Pregnancy Calendar: A 40‑Week Miracle
Pregnancy is a story that grows with time. Following it week by week helps you understand the changes in your body and gently accompany each new development. A “calendar” can serve as a guide to the spirit of each week, helping you live this process with love. Imagining your baby’s growth weekly strengthens the bond between you.
The 3 Phases of Pregnancy: A Brief Look at the Trimesters
| Trimester | What Happens |
|---|---|
| First Trimester (Weeks 1-12) | The foundations of pregnancy are laid. Organ development begins, hormones shift, and your body begins sending signals. |
| Second Trimester (Weeks 13-26) | Fetal movements may be felt, growth accelerates, and the mother may feel more energetic. |
| Third Trimester (Weeks 27-40) | The baby gains weight, begins positioning for birth, and the preparations for delivery intensify. |
Some Special Moments in the Pregnancy Calendar
Weeks 4-5: After fertilization, the embryo attaches to the uterine wall. Your body may begin to send subtle signals.
Weeks 8 The heartbeat may be heard via ultrasound. The baby is growing rapidly.
Weeks 16-20: You may begin to feel the first movements in your abdomen.
Week 28: The third trimester begins; your baby’s growth quickens, and you become more careful about your body.
Week 36-40: You approach your due date. The baby starts to take the birth position.
“Small weeks accumulate into a great miracle.”