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Pregnancy Stages
A lot of exciting things happen to both you and your growing baby during each week of pregnancy. Stay up-to-date on your and your baby's growth and development as we guide you through the stages of pregnancy.
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Check out our favorite videos to help you prepare for the arrival of your bundle of joy.
Top Features
- Your Personal Pregnancy Tracker
Use our Pregnancy Tracker to find information about your baby, your body, and your life throughout each week of pregnancy.
- A Look at Your Growing Belly
This month-by-month photo gallery will show you how your belly grows. You'll be amazed!
- How Big is Baby This Trimester?
Wonder how big your baby is now? Here's an approximate look at size, weight and height in the first trimester.
Fetal Development 
From a tiny cluster of cells to a bouncing baby -- your baby's growth is an amazing process. Here's what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy and how to know if Baby's development is on track.
see all 31 features » First Trimester Health 
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Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Learn about how and why your healthcare provider will be tracking your weight gain, nutrition, hormones, blood pressure, and more.
First Trimester Tests 
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Prenatal visits, sonograms, and more -- here's what to expect from first trimester procedures and doctor's visits.
Second Trimester Health 
During the second trimester, you'll begin to notice dramatic changes to your body! Here's what you need to know about your changing belly, your health, and Baby's growth and development.
see all 44 features » Second Trimester Tests 
Prenatal visits, sonograms, and more -- here's what to expect with tests and procedures in your second trimester of pregnancy.
see all 26 features » Third Trimester Health 
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Weight gain and body changes, nutrition, aches and pains, and complications -- here's everything you need to know about your last trimester of pregnancy.
Third Trimester Tests 
Do you know about your third trimester prenatal tests? Find out all about kick counts, nonstress tests, ultrasounds, biophysical profiles, amniocentesis, and more.
see all 25 features » Ultrasound
Do you know about your third trimester prenatal tests? Find out all about kick counts, nonstress tests, ultrasounds, biophysical profiles, amniocentesis, and more.
see all 25 features » Amniocentesis 
You or your doctor might request an amniocentesis to check on your growing baby. Before getting tested, be sure you understand the risks, benefits, and the best time to have an amniocentesis administered.
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