The first week of your pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last period.

The embryo's nervous system is developing, and the foundations of the major organs are in place.

As this stage the embryo looks like a small tadpole.

By week 7 your embryo is about 10mm long. The nerve cells continue to develop as the brain and spinal cord begin to take shape.

Although the fetus is still getting its nourishment from the yolk sac, the placenta is continuing to develop. Although the fetus is still getting its nourishment from...

This week your fetus will be going through some interesting developments as they grow to about 22mm long. The major organs are continuing to...

By week ten small developments are happening to your baby that can be seen in an ultrasound. Your baby will start making small jerky movements and their heart will be beating 180 times a minute.

Your baby’s body is growing fast and the bones on their face are now formed. The eyelids are shut and will not open for a few months. Your midwife may ask you about any domestic abuse taking place in your home.

From now onwards, your baby will grow and mature until its ready to be born. Your first trimester may have felt like a whirlwind of emotions as your body rapidly developed to nurture your baby.

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