What happens at 36 weeks pregnant?
At 36 weeks, you’re entering the final month of pregnancy — weekly prenatal visits begin, the Group B strep test typically happens, and your baby may start to “drop” lower into your pelvis. Here’s what to expect this week. Your…
What happens at 32 weeks pregnant?
At 32 weeks, you’re about eight months along with roughly eight weeks to go, and your baby is putting on weight fast in preparation for life outside the womb. Here’s what’s happening for both of you this week. Your Baby at 32 Weeks Your…
What happens at 28 weeks pregnant (third trimester)?
Welcome to the third trimester. At 28 weeks, you’re in the home stretch — roughly 12 weeks to go — and both your body and your baby are gearing up for the final push. Here’s what’s happening this week. Your Baby at 28 Weeks Your baby is…
What happens at 24 weeks pregnant?
Twenty-four weeks is a meaningful milestone: this is the point of fetal viability, when a baby born prematurely has a chance of survival with intensive medical care. It’s also when routine gestational diabetes screening typically begins.…
What happens at 20 weeks pregnant (halfway)?
Congratulations — 20 weeks marks the official halfway point of pregnancy. You’ve made it through the first trimester’s toughest symptoms, and you’re not yet into the physical demands of the third. This week is best known for one big…
What happens at 12 weeks pregnant (end of first trimester)?
Twelve weeks is a genuine milestone: it marks the end of the first trimester, a significant drop in miscarriage risk, and — for many people — the point where the roughest symptoms finally start to ease. Here’s what’s happening with you and…
What happens at 8 weeks pregnant?
At 8 weeks pregnant, you’re nearing the end of your second month, and things are really revving up — both for your baby’s development and for the symptoms you might be feeling. Here’s a closer look at what’s going on at this…
What happens at 6 weeks pregnant?
Six weeks is when pregnancy often starts to feel real. This is typically the week most people discover they’re expecting, and it’s also when symptoms tend to kick in with more force. Here’s what’s actually happening with your body…
What happens at 4 weeks pregnant?
Four weeks pregnant is a big milestone, even though almost nothing is visible yet. This is often the week a home pregnancy test can finally show a positive result — and the point where “maybe” turns into “yes.” Here’s…
Pregnancy week by week — what to expect
Finding out you’re pregnant kicks off one of the biggest questions of the next nine months: what happens now? Pregnancy is typically measured in 40 weeks, split into three trimesters, and each stretch brings its own changes for you and your growing…