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    Prenatal Development

    What you might expect at each stage of your pregnancy: week by week, by month, and by trimester.

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    First trimester

    Welcome to the wondrous world of pregnancy! Here’s what could be going on with you and your baby as you start your nine-month journey.

    First trimester of pregnancy week by week

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    • Weeks 1-4
    • Weeks 5-8
    • Weeks 9-12

    1 Week Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    This week you're actually on your period. Your uterine lining is shedding,...
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    2 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    This week your egg is released in hopes of being fertilized. It's likely...
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    3 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    If you haven't already done so, buy your folic acid supplements, as they...
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    4 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Your baby is now an embryo made up of two layers of cells, which will...
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    Pregnancy month by month in the first trimester

    Second trimester

    Explore some of the exciting new changes that could happen to you and your baby during your pregnancy’s midpoint.

    Second trimester of pregnancy week by week

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    • Weeks 13-16
    • Weeks 17-20
    • Weeks 21-24

    13 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Welcome to the second trimester! The inner ear - which regulates balance -...
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    14 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Your little one is getting ready for a growth spurt. Hair follicles start...
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    15 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Your baby may start to get active at this point, moving around their arms,...
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    16 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Your baby can now hold their head upright and the development of their...
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    Pregnancy month by month in the second trimester

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    Third trimester

    You’re in the home stretch! Let’s take a look at what you and your baby could be experiencing as you get ready to meet your little one.

    Third trimester of pregnancy week by week

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    • Weeks 25-28
    • Weeks 29-32
    • Weeks 33-36

    25 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Your baby's memory is beginning to develop, as well as his or her hearing,...
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    26 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Your baby's neural and brain tissue is developing at a rapid rate and their...
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    27 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    As their hearing continues to develop, your baby may begin to recognize...
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    28 Weeks Pregnant: Week-by-Week Guide

    Over the next few weeks, more than 50% of the energy your baby uses goes to...
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    Pregnancy month by month in the third trimester

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    Nutrition

    Here's what you need to know about pregnancy nutrition and nourishing your baby's healthy growth and development.

    Planning

    We've got everything you need for planning for your baby and giving birth.

    Recipes

    These recipes are packed with important nutrients you and your baby need during pregnancy.

    Workouts

    In addition to managing a healthy weight and reducing stress, exercising during pregnancy can help reduce the time of recovery after delivery. Find expert workout videos to help get you going.

    Labor and Delivery

    Learn about labor and delivery with Enfamil. Explore articles on what to expect during labor and delivery and start preparing for the arrival of your little one today.