Pregnancy: Growth by Trimester

Growth By Trimester
The three trimesters of pregnancy are of uneven length and are defined arbitrarily by the physiological growth and development of the fetus. It is conventionally accepted that the trimesters begin fro ...
First Trimester
The baby: This is the most critical period of the pregnancy. All of the baby's major organs have begun to form, as have the nervous system, arms, legs, fingers, hair and buds for future teeth. Typical ...
Second Trimester
Week 13 - 27 During this trimester the mother's pregnancy will begin to show. The chances of miscarriage are greatly lessened and many of the previously discussed symptoms are reduced or disappear. Th ...
Third Trimester
Week 28 - End of Pregnancy The third trimester, like the second is characterized by intensive fetal growth. The baby is completely developed and the rest of gestation is devoted to growth and weight g ...
Common Medical Exams
Common First Trimester Medical Exams: The first visit of the mother's pregnancy is typically concerned with examining her overall health, identifying any possible risks to a healthy pregnancy, and est ...
Prenatal Exam Schedule
Week 12- the mother's first individual medical visit usually occurs during this week. Here the mother will be administered a pelvic exam, a pap smear, and a cervical culture. Week 18- the mother's phy ...