5 Weeks Pregnant

So you’re five weeks pregnant… You might just be at the point of having realized you’re pregnant. It’s likely you just missed your period and are starting to feel some symptoms caused by those increasing levels of hormones, like nausea, sore breasts and fatigue. We’ve...
6 Weeks Pregnant

6 Weeks Pregnant

So you’re six weeks pregnant… The hormones are increasing, so you may be noticing an uptick in the severity of early pregnancy symptoms or the presence of new ones. For example, the pregnancy hormone progesterone may cause you some issues with feeling gassy and...
7 Weeks Pregnant

7 Weeks Pregnant

So you’re seven weeks pregnant… The hormones are still increasing, so early pregnancy symptoms may be increasing in severity, you may be developing new symptoms, or maybe you still feel pretty okay. (Remember: Not everyone will have many symptoms or will feel poorly!)...
Pregnancy: a timeline of appointments

Pregnancy: a timeline of appointments

Here’s a concise timeline to give you a rough estimate of what your appointments will look like during your pregnancy. It might be hard to think about now, especially if you’re just finding out you’re pregnant, but pregnancy is very much a waiting game. There will be...
10 Weeks Pregnant

10 Weeks Pregnant

So you’re ten weeks pregnant… Around this time is when you will likely be talking to your OB about some optional genetic testing. There are more than one option that will test for chromosomal abnormalities, so be sure to speak with your doctor and discuss possible...
12 Weeks Pregnant

12 Weeks Pregnant

So you’re 12 weeks pregnant… At 12 weeks you are SO close to the first-trimester finish line! For many, this marks a period when those bothersome pregnancy symptoms lessen, such as the morning sickness and fatigue. However, the change in hormones around this time can...