📅 Week-by-Week Development
4
🫐
Poppy seed
Implantation
5
🌾
Sesame seed
Heart forming
6
🫘
Lentil
Heartbeat!
7
🫐
Blueberry
Limb buds
8
🫒
Raspberry
Fingers forming
9
🍇
Cherry
Tiny movements
10
🍓
Strawberry
Organs formed
11
🥝
Fig
Tooth buds
12
🍋
Lime
Reflexes start
🔥 Common Symptoms
📋 Trimester Checklists
🌱 First Trimester
- ✅ Schedule first prenatal visit
- ✅ Start prenatal vitamins
- ✅ Get blood work done
- ✅ Avoid harmful foods
- ✅ Tell your employer (optional)
- ✅ First ultrasound (8–12 wks)
🌸 Second Trimester
- ✅ Anatomy scan (18–22 wks)
- ✅ Gender reveal (if desired)
- ✅ Start baby registry
- ✅ Glucose screening test
- ✅ Begin birthing classes
- ✅ Plan the nursery
🍼 Third Trimester
- ✅ Pack hospital bag
- ✅ Install car seat
- ✅ Write birth plan
- ✅ Pre-register at hospital
- ✅ Finalize baby name
- ✅ Prepare freezer meals
📰 Featured Articles
Guide
Your First Prenatal Visit: What to Expect
Everything you need to know about your first OB appointment, including what tests to expect and questions to ask.
Symptoms
Morning Sickness Remedies That Actually Work
Evidence-based strategies for managing nausea, from ginger supplements to the B6 + Unisom protocol.
Nutrition
The Complete Pregnancy Diet Guide
What to eat, what to avoid, and how to get the right nutrients in every trimester for a healthy pregnancy.
Checklist
Hospital Bag Checklist: The Complete Packing List
Don't forget anything! Our printable checklist covers everything for mom, baby, and partner.