In this section of our website, we have discussed about the month-to-month changes that happen to your body while you are pregnant. You may notice that your doctor or midwife will calculate pregnancy in weeks (40 weeks for normal pregnancy) rather than in months. However to make it simple and for your understanding, we have discussed pregnancy in months. Also, the entire pregnancy period is divided into three trimesters each consisting of three months and you may hear the term ‘first trimester’, ‘second trimester’ and ‘third trimester’ being used often. The first trimester refers to the first three months, second trimester refers to 4th-6th months and third trimester is from 7th-9th months. Below chart will give you an idea about how these nine months are broken up into trimesters & weeks.
Each month would bring changes to your body as well as changes to the baby inside you. One of the most remarkable things about pregnancy is that everyday is different from the day before. You will discover new things about yourself and your baby as each week pass. Knowing and understanding these changes is important as it will help you notice anything which is abnormal and seek help if required. You will also be excited to learn about the progress and development of your baby during each month. Subsequently, you may have to make certain lifestyle changes to make sure that you and your baby are fine and learn how to enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest. You will also find information on how to ease your symptoms and the reasons for changes happening to your body during this defining moments of womanhood.
