First Trimester

It's understandable that your pregnancy will be on your mind. Try to find ways to communicate this to your partner.

It's not long until you have your first prenatal appointment and will see your doctor.

By the end of this ninth week, your baby's digestive system is rapidly developing but won't function properly for some time.

At 9 weeks and 1 day, most of your baby's primitive organ systems are in place including the forming of both the arms and legs. Read here to find out more.

The muscular diaphragm that will eventually enable your baby to breathe-and hiccup-is developing now.

Learn about your baby's development at 9 weeks pregnant and the hormone changes you may be experiencing.

Just as you've become used to the idea you're pregnant, you may discover that you're carrying more than one baby.

One of the downsides of pregnancy is being at greater risk of urinary tract infections, so you need to be aware of the signs.

Your baby's organ systems are now present, in a basic form, so at this point she changes from being an embryo to a fetus.

The placenta is rapidly developing and once it's fully formed, will supply all your baby's needs.

Your prenatal care begins with your first appointment, where you will get to talk with your ob/gyn about your pregnancy care.

Will it be a boy or a girl? Significant changes are taking place that enable your baby's sexual organs to develop.

At just over 10 weeks pregnant, you may be starting to spot a baby bump! You are almost done with your first trimester and are quickly heading into your second trimester in a few short weeks. Although for many pregnant women, this is a happy and joyful time, you may also experience some pregnancy symptoms that leave you feeling crummy, like mood swings, morning sickness, and weight gain.

Your baby's limbs are more developed now, enabling him to move, and his hands and fingers can be clearly seen on a scan.

Healthy teeth and gums are essential in pregnancy, so brush thoroughly and make regular dental appointments.

At 10 weeks and 6 days pregnant, you'll find that being expectant parents can bring you emotionally closer as a couple. Click here to find out more.

The key organs that enable your baby to see, hear, and taste are developing rapidly now, and he's starting to move around.

In this final week of your first trimester, you'll probably have your first ultrasound scan and see your baby for the first time.