Are you expecting? Congratulations! Leading up until the big day when you meet your little one, your body and baby are changing fast. How fast? With expertise from UT Southwestern doctors, we take a closer look at the ins and outs of what's happening every week of your pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Guide Week by Week
In partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Safe Exercises During Pregnancy and After Baby
Practical movement tips to help you feel strong, safe and supported through each trimester and postpartum
5 Maternity Photographers in Fort Worth
Professional portrait artists to beautifully document your motherhood journey
7 Maternity Photographers in Dallas
For capturing your pregnancy, childbirth and earliest mommy moments
6 Yoga Studios with Prenatal Yoga in Dallas
The fitness classes to prepare expecting moms for childbirth and beyond
4 Prenatal Yoga & Fitness Classes in Fort Worth
Low-impact classes designed for expecting moms
6 Birthing Classes in Fort Worth
Childbirth education classes to help prepare for a positive and empowering birth experience
7 Birthing Classes in Dallas
Prep for a positive and empowering birth experience with these childbirth education classes
Where to Get a Prenatal Massage in Dallas
Book some me-time and get some relief from those pregnancy aches and pains at these local spas
Where to Get a Prenatal Massage in Fort Worth
Book some me-time and get some relief from those pregnancy aches and pains at these local spas
Pelvic Floor 101
Just what is your pelvic floor and how is it impacted by pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know—beyond Kegels
What Does a Doula Do?
Considering a birth doula? Here’s what you need to know—from cost to how they differ from midwives
Pregnancy Guide Week by Week
In partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center
The Emotional Toll of Secondary Infertility
For an estimated 3 million women in the U.S., what happened so easily the first time is a struggle the next time around.
Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 5
You’re 5 weeks pregnant! You’ve likely just found out you’re expecting—congratulations, Mom! Here’s what’s going on this week with your baby and your body.
Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 6
You’re 6 weeks pregnant! You may look the same on the outside, but a lot of exciting changes are happening inside this week. Here’s a look.
Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 7
You’re 7 weeks pregnant and big things are happening! Already, your uterus has doubled in size. You might experience some mild abdominal cramping as your uterus continues to expand. Here’s what else to expect this week.
Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 8
You’re well into month two of your pregnancy, Mom! Only about seven more months to go, which may seem like a lifetime if you’re experiencing some of the more common first trimester symptoms. Hang in there. Here’s a look at what’s happening this week.
Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 9
Welcome to month three, Mom! You’re 9 weeks pregnant and you’re probably feeling pretty tired. Here’s what’s going on with your body and your baby this week.
Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 10
Ten weeks along, already Mom! As your pregnancy is starting to expand beyond the pelvis you may notice your abdomen looking a little rounder this week—though not exactly a baby bump yet. Here’s what else is happening with your baby and your body in week 10.
Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 11
You’re 11 weeks pregnant, Mom! Here’s what’s happening this week in your pregnancy.