
Months of pregnancy
All stages of pregnancy: how the mother's body changes, the disorders, the symptoms of the first months of pregnancy. How the embryo that becomes a fetus develops, the weeks of pregnancy, the exams to be done, the discoveries, all accompanied by many images and notions to remember.
The guide to nine months of pregnancy and at 40 weeks.
In this article
- The nine months of pregnancy
- First month of pregnancy
- Second month of pregnancy
- Third month of pregnancy
- Fourth month of pregnancy
- Fifth month of pregnancy
- Sixth month of pregnancy
- Seventh month of pregnancy
- Eighth month of pregnancy
- Ninth month of pregnancy
The nine months of pregnancy
From the first to the ninth month of pregnancy: an adventure full of emotions and changes for the future mother. A long route nine months and 40 weeks that begins with conception and arrives at the most beautiful appointment: the meeting with the child. Let's see in detail how pregnancy develops month by month and the correspondences between weeks and months of pregnancy.
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First month of pregnancy
The first month of pregnancy is from day 0 to 4 weeks plus three days.
The first month of pregnancy begins from conception which occurs about 14 days after the start of the last menstruation, therefore in correspondence with the fertile period. However, since the day of fertilization cannot be fixed with certainty, it is preferred to date the pregnancy starting from a more certain datum which is the first day of the last menstruation.
First month of pregnancy, pictures
In the first month of pregnancy, the outward appearance does not change, but many things are happening inside the woman's body.

1 month ultrasound
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms of pregnancy, first month
In most cases, the mother does not notice anything until her period fails, since conception occurs about 14 days after the start of the last period, corresponding to ovulation.
Read also: First week pregnancy symptomsThe baby in the first month of pregnancy
How does the embryo grow and develop in the first four weeks of pregnancy?
Early in pregnancy, the baby is a lump of cells, the blastocyst that inserts and implants in the uterus. At the fourth week, the fetus measures 6 mm. A block of 40 pairs of muscles develops. 33 pairs of vertebrae appear. The heart begins to beat. The body, as long as the diameter of the tip of a feather, consists of the head, trunk, a tail and a beginning of tiny arms.
First month of pregnancy, how many weeks it is
It starts from the first day of the last menstruation (0 weeks + 0 days) and ends at 4 weeks + 3 days.
- First week of pregnancy
- Second week of pregnancy
- Third week of pregnancy
- Fourth week of pregnancy
Second month of pregnancy
The second month of pregnancy begins at 4 weeks + 4 days and ends at 8 weeks + 5 days.
Second month of pregnancy, pictures

2 month ultrasound
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms of the second month of pregnancy
In most cases the expectant mother already knows she is pregnant and the first symptoms such as nausea and nausea may appear.breast enlargement. But not only. Mood can be affected by physical and hormonal changes. You will feel more unstable, anxious and often irritable. It is time to choose the gynecologist and start the first cycle of routine examinations.
Baby in the second month of pregnancy
The embryonic and functional changes of the baby during the second month of gestation. The first two months are very important for the embryo because the main organs are formed. The eight weeks of pregnancy the fetus measures 4 cm and about 3 grams of weight. The head makes up half of the body, the eyes move to the center of the face and the first taste buds are formed.
Second month of pregnancy, how many weeks it is
The second month of pregnancy ranges from 4 weeks + 4 days to 8 weeks + 5 days.
- Fourth week of pregnancy
- Fifth week of pregnancy
- Sixth week of pregnancy
- Seventh week of pregnancy
- Eighth week of pregnancy
Third month of pregnancy
The third month of pregnancy ranges from 8 weeks + 6 days to 13 weeks + 1 day.
In the third month of pregnancy, some pregnancy disorders would tend to disappear. Her body begins to change quickly: her belly is visible and the weight of the future mother begins to increase, who at the end of the 12th week may have gained about 1-2 kg.
Third month of pregnancy, pictures

3 month ultrasound
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms of the third month of pregnancy
Any small disturbances tend to disappear in most cases. A sign that everything is going well and that the mother's organism is getting used to it. Here are the most frequent symptoms that can be experienced during the third month:
- red gums caused by the action of progesterone
- changing mood, excessive tiredness and difficulty sleeping
- the milk ducts develop on the breast, channels through which the milk will flow
- you may suffer from flatulence and gas in the intestines caused by progesterone
The baby in the third month of pregnancy
The changes in the baby during the third month of gestation. Only at the beginning of the third month do the sexual organs differentiate, the vocal cords appear and the face becomes more 'human'.
Third month of pregnancy, how many weeks is that
It starts at 8 weeks + 6 days and ends at 13 weeks + 1 day.
- Eighth week of pregnancy
- Ninth week of pregnancy
- XNUMXth week of pregnancy
- Eleventh week of pregnancy
- Twelfth week of pregnancy
- Thirteenth week of pregnancy
The fetus in the nine months of pregnancy
Photos of the fetus during the nine months of pregnancy
Fourth month of pregnancy
The fourth month of pregnancy ranges from 13 weeks + 2 days to 17 weeks + 4 days.
The first trimester of pregnancy has ended, the most critical period of pregnancy, in which the risk of abortion and damage to the fetus is highest. For many mothers it is the best time, because nausea and other ailments have disappeared, and the weight of the belly is still low.
Fourth month of pregnancy, pictures

Fourth month of pregnancy, pictures
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms in the fourth month of pregnancy
The nausea, in most cases, tends to disappear in the fourth month of pregnancy, as it begins to visibly gain weight. You will feel less tired and will return to being active and toned. The blood volume increases and the heart swells to meet the baby's oxygen needs. The belly increases in volume e weight gain it will become more evident; from now on it will proceed at a pace of approx 400 gr per week, up to 9/12 kg at the end of gestation.
The baby in the fourth month of pregnancy
The child is fully formed. From now on, the time he spent in the womb will serve him to develop and mature until he is able to survive independently from the mother.
Fourth month how many weeks it corresponds to
Il fourth month of pregnancy starts at 13 weeks + 2 days and ends at 17 weeks + 4 days.
- Thirteenth week of pregnancy
- Fourteenth week of pregnancy
- Fifteenth week of pregnancy
- Sixteenth week of pregnancy
- Seventeenth week of pregnancy
Fifth month of pregnancy
The fifth month of pregnancy ranges from 17 weeks + 5 days and ends at 21 weeks + 6 days.
The fifth month is the period of possible ailments such as hemorrhoids, cellulite or stretch marks. During this stage of gestation you will begin to feel the baby's first movements. The abdominal muscles relax to allow the fetus to grow into the womb.
Fifth month of pregnancy, photo

Fifth month of pregnancy photo
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms in the fifth month of pregnancy
The nausea has ceased, while the weight and volume of the belly begin to visibly increase. Among the symptoms recorded during the fifth month of pregnancy the most common are:
- more intense vaginal secretions
- you may suffer from insomnia
- small and light uterine contractions caused by the baby's movements
- you may sweat more due to increased blood circulation in the body
- the nose may be more congested. A usual phenomenon, which will disappear after giving birth
The baby in the fifth month of pregnancy
The baby clearly perceives external stimuli and the touch is already similar to that of a one-year-old baby. The fetus is almost fully formed. Her weight in the fifth month of pregnancy is in fact of 240-250 grams, for a length of about 20 centimeters.
Fifth month, how many weeks is that
The fifth month of pregnancy begins at 17 weeks + 5 days and ends at 21 weeks + 6 days.
- Seventeenth week of pregnancy
- Eighteenth week of pregnancy
- Nineteenth week of pregnancy
- Twentieth week of pregnancy
- Twenty-first week of pregnancy
Sixth month of pregnancy
The sixth month of pregnancy ranges from 17 weeks +5 days and ends at 21 weeks +6 days.
It's the last month of the second quarter. Your weight increases dramatically and the fetus begins to resemble a miniature baby. The movements of him in your belly are more and more frequent
Sixth month of pregnancy, pictures

Sixth month of pregnancy, pictures
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms in the sixth month of pregnancy
The belly is now quite big. The mammary glands prepare for eventual breastfeeding; the nipples may produce yellowish drops of colostrum. Your gums may swell due to hormones produced by your endocrine system. You may begin to experience heartburn and the first uterine contractions.
The baby in the sixth month of pregnancy
The unborn child, now resembling a miniature human being, is doubling its weight this month. The eyelids open and close and the first faint breathing movements begin.
Sixth month of pregnancy, how many weeks
The sixth month of pregnancy begins at 22 weeks and ends at 26 weeks + 2 days.
- Twenty-second week of pregnancy
- Twenty-third week of pregnancy
- Twenty-fourth week of pregnancy
- Twenty-fifth week of pregnancy
- Twenty-sixth week of pregnancy
Months of pregnancy | PHOTO
Photos of pregnancy month by month. Images of the belly and fetus from the first month to the ninth month of pregnancy
Seventh month of pregnancy
The seventh month of pregnancy runs from 26 weeks + 3 days and ends at 30 weeks + 4 days.
The third month of pregnancy begins and now is the time to shop for you and the baby. From now on, gynecological visits will be more frequent. Start thinking about preparing for childbirth: pre-birth courses, yoga or prenatal courses in the water etc.Seventh month of pregnancy, photo

Seventh month of pregnancy, photo
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms in the seventh month of pregnancy
- The belly reaches a considerable size
- The breast prepares for breastfeeding and may already be producing colostrum
- The belly skin will tighten a lot and become less elastic
- The belly could reach eight kilos
- You may feel the need to urinate often as the baby weighs more and more on the bladder
- Anxiety and concern for the baby's health and childbirth may begin. Don't worry, this is normal!
The baby in the seventh month of pregnancy
The changes in the baby during the seventh month of gestation. The unborn child, now resembling a miniature human being, is doubling its weight this month. The eyelids open and close and the first faint breathing movements begin.
Seventh month, how many weeks of pregnancy
The seventh month of pregnancy begins at 26 weeks + 3 days and ends at 30 weeks + 4 days.
- Twenty-sixth week of pregnancy
- Twenty-seventh week of pregnancy
- Twenty-eighth week of pregnancy
- Twenty-ninth week of pregnancy
- Thirtieth week of pregnancy
How the baby bump grows in nine months
Nine photos for nine months, to follow how the baby bump grows
Eighth month of pregnancy
The eighth month of pregnancy ranges from 26 weeks +3 days to 30 weeks +4 days.
The eighth month of pregnancy is the time when the baby chooses the position to be born, usually with the head down and the butt up.
Eighth month of pregnancy, pictures

Eighth month of pregnancy, pictures
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms of the eighth month of pregnancy
- During this period there are women who feel contractions, but this does not mean that the birth is approaching.
- It is time to dedicate yourself to yourself. Maternity leave begins 2 months before the birth.
- Sleep becomes more difficult. Try using a pillow to support your stomach and try to get as much rest as possible
- The pains in the back and abdomen become more and more intense, because the child is older and weighs on the spine.
- The navel begins to smooth out.
The baby in the eighth month of pregnancy
The skin is less wrinkled and is always covered with fluff; the body takes on a more "rounded" shape due to the increase in subcutaneous fat. Eyebrows and hair appear, but if he were to be born now he would still need to be placed in an incubator.
Eighth month how many weeks of pregnancy corresponds
The eighth month of pregnancy begins at 30 weeks + 5 days and ends at exactly 35 weeks.
- Thirtieth week of pregnancy
- Thirty-first week of pregnancy
- Thirty-second week of pregnancy
- Thirty-third week of pregnancy
- Thirty-fourth week of pregnancy
- Thirty-fifth week of pregnancy
Ninth month of pregnancy
The ninth month starts at 35 weeks + 1 day and ends at 40 weeks.
Ninth month of pregnancy, pictures

Ninth month of pregnancy, pictures
Fonte: shutterstockSymptoms of the ninth month of pregnancy
The overall weight gain should be around 9-12 kg. The dilation of the abdominal wall continues, the contractions begin in the 38th week, but very often they are anticipated or postponed by a few days.
The baby in the ninth month of pregnancy
The fetus has reached its full development and is ready for birth. Usually assumes an inverted position. The head is channeled into the pelvic cavity before the contractions begin. The movements are less vigorous due to the limited space available.
Ninth month, how many weeks does it correspond
The ninth month starts at 35 weeks + 1 day and ends at 40 weeks.
- Thirty-fifth week of pregnancy
- Thirty-sixth week of pregnancy
- Thirty-seventh week of pregnancy
- Thirty-eighth week of pregnancy
- Thirty-ninth week of pregnancy
- Forty week of pregnancy