Week-by-Week Pregnancy Calculator

Tracking your baby's development during pregnancy is an exciting and essential part of the experience. A week-by-week pregnancy calculator can provide a helpful and detailed guide to what to expect during each stage of pregnancy. In this blog, we'll explore the various baby development stages and what you can expect each week.

·     Week 1-2

During the first two weeks of pregnancy, conception occurs, and the fertilised egg begins to divide and grow. At this stage, it's too early to detect pregnancy using a traditional pregnancy test. However, the week-by-week calculator will still provide an estimated due date based on your last menstrual period.

·     Week 3-8

During weeks 3-8, your baby's development will accelerate. The embryo will begin to form vital organs and tissues, such as the heart, brain, and spine. Your baby will also develop a unique fingerprint, and their unique genetic code will be established.

·     Week 9-12

During weeks 9-12, your baby's development will progress rapidly. Your baby will form bones, muscles, and cartilage, and their facial features will start to take shape. You may also begin to experience common pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea and fatigue.

·     Week 13-16

During weeks 13-16, your baby's development will be focused on growth and maturity. Your baby will start to form fingernails and toenails, and their eyelids will begin to fuse. You may also feel your baby's first movements, known as "quickening".

·     Week 17-20

During weeks 17-20, your baby's development will be focused on refining its physical and sensory abilities. Their taste buds will begin to form, and they'll start to respond to sounds and light. You may also feel more comfortable as some of the more uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms start to subside.

·     Week 21-24

During weeks 21-24, your baby's development will continue to mature. Their skin will start to form, and they'll begin to produce meconium, a black and sticky substance that will eventually become their first bowel movement. You may also feel more movement from your baby as they become more active.

·     Week 25-28

During weeks 25-28, your baby's development will be focused on further refining its physical abilities. Their eyes will begin to move and track light, and their hair and nails will continue to grow. Your baby will also start to accumulate more fat, which will help regulate its body temperature after birth.

·     Week 29-32

During weeks 29-32, your baby's development will be focused on preparing for birth. Their lungs will start to mature, and they'll begin to practice breathing movements. You may also feel increased pressure from your baby's actions as they prepare for delivery.

·     Week 33-36

During weeks 33-36, your baby's development will continue to prepare for birth. They'll start to settle into a head-down position, and their bones will begin to harden. You may also experience Braxton Hicks contractions, which are practice contractions that help prepare your body for labor.

·     Week 37-40

During the final weeks of pregnancy, your baby's development will focus on preparing for birth and growing as much as possible. You may start to feel increased pressure in your pelvis, and increased discomfort as your baby continues to grow and prepare for delivery.

In conclusion, a week-by-week pregnancy calculator is valuable for tracking your baby's development. Book Appointment