Week by Week Pregnancy Calendar
Pregnancy Calendar - week by week pregnancy calendar showing different stage of your body and baby development

WEEK

YOU AND YOUR BODY

YOUR BABY

Fourteen

May develop moles, which you never had before or existing moles may increase in size

Fetus is continuing its growth process and now weighs around 1 pound

Fifteen

Fetus will begin to respond to stimulus, often moving when pressed against

Fetus is now covered with a fine coat of protective hair called Lanugo”, fetus can hear your heartbeat and the sounds of your stomach

Sixteen

Fetus will start moving more frequently

Depending on age or medical history, your doctor may recommend an Amniocentesis test to rule out certain abnormalities such as Down Syndrome

Seventeen

You will continue gaining weight, have a good level of energy, and continue to feel the fetus move

Fetus’ arms and legs are now developed, it can distinguish between salty and sweet tastes, is now weights around 6.5 ounces

Eighteen

Lower back pain and nasal congestion are common around this time

Fetus often develops hiccups that can easily be felt, starts responding to external noises, and weight is increasing rapidly, up to 8.6 ounces

Nineteen

Mild vertigo, or dizzy spells, is common.  Stand up slowly and in addition to your six small meals, add a few snacks into your diet such as crackers or fresh fruit

Fetus now has milk teeth, additionally baby teeth are developing under the surface of the gums, and the fetus is approximately 10 ounces

Twenty

You have now reached the HALFWAY point!  Itching on the abdomen and breasts will begin, due to the stretching of the skin

Fetus is covered with Vernix, which is a greasy coating that protects its skin from the amniotic fluid

Twenty-One

Swelling and discomfort are common in the hands, legs, and feet

Fetus continues growing with more and more movement

Twenty-Two

Food cravings begin, which is normal.  However, if you experience bizarre cravings, it could be due to a mineral deficiency so be sure to talk to your doctor

Fetus’ weight gain starts to stabilize while the size continues to increase, head and body begin to come into more normal proportion

Twenty-Three

Early uterine contractions will occasionally occur

Sexual organs are now fully developed and more aggressive movement occurs

Twenty-Four

Fetus’ heartbeat can easily be detected and since your unborn baby can hear and recognize your voice, talk to it in a soothing tone

Sleep patterns start to be defined and the fetus now weighs over 1 pound

Twenty-Five

Rib pain, leg cramps, and headaches are common as the fetus takes up more uterine space cramping your organs and causing discomfort

Brain cell development is rapid, bones are losing softness, fetus is now inhaling and exhaling as it prepares for birth

Twenty-Six

May experience increased lower back pain as the fetus’ weight pulls on the spine, sit down and put your feet up whenever possible

If the fetus were to be born at this time, chance are it could survive at its current weight of 2 pounds, brain and lung continue to develop and a small amount of fat is now forming on the fetus

WEEK

YOU AND YOUR BODY

YOUR BABY

Twenty-Seven

Start prenatal classes in preparation for childbirth

Fetus’ eyes are open and blinking, can sense light and dark through your abdomen, and is usually sucking the thumb or hand

Twenty-Eight

Make arrangements for other children and/or pets

Although the lungs are still weak, fetus could easily survive if born at this time, and fetus now weighs around 2 pounds

Twenty-Nine

Check off your list for baby equipment and clothing to ensure you have everything needed

Eyebrows, hair, and eyelashes have grown in

Thirty

Not as much kicking due to limited space

Fetus is now consuming most of the uterine space and to get comfortable, will cross its arms and legs while drawing itself up

Thirty-One

Watch for warning signs of Preeclampsia

Brain is growing rapidly, fetus will respond to pain and touch, and the skin is starting to smooth out

Thirty-Two

You will feel the fetus turning and rolling rather than kicking as it positions itself for birth

Fetus has twisted itself head down in preparation for delivery and weighs around 3.5 pounds (if fetus has not positioned itself head down, this is a Breach birth and generally requires a C-Section birth)

Thirty-Three

Heartburn can be significant and if horribly uncomfortable, consult your doctor

Fingernails have formed, lungs are almost completely developed, and the fetus is now inhaling and exhaling at a regular rate

Thirty-Four

Although the fetus is still gaining weight, your weight gain has slowed down

If the fetus is a male, the testicles have dropped, fetus is responding more to outside stimulus, and the weight is up to 4.5 pounds

Thirty-Five

Mood swings, fear, and bouts of crying are typical

Fetus is now approaching 5 pounds

Thirty-Six

Total weight gain is generally between 25 and 30 pounds

Central nervous system is reaching full maturity and toenails are now complete

Thirty-Seven

Doctor will perform a pelvic examination to check on the position of the fetus

Lanugo (soft, protective hair) begins to diminish

Thirty-Eight

A sense of depression and being overwhelmed is common as hormones fluctuate and you will start to feel a tugging low in your abdomen as the fetus drops

Body fat has developed under the skin to protect and insulate the fetus and weight is now around 6.5 pounds

Thirty-Nine

Discomfort from the weight gain is now quite evident with increased lower back pain

If fetus is born now, it would be considered as a “full-term” baby

Forty

Contractions will be felt, intensifying, as you get closer to delivery.  If contractions do not begin, your doctor may want to check the progress to include the thinning of the cervical wall and position of the fetus

Fetus is generally head down, knees pulled up to check, waiting to make its entrance