Pregnancy

Pregnancy Guide Week by Week

Pregnancy Guide Week by Week

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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Pelvic Floor 101

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Your Pregnancy Guide: Week 7, small blueberry, illustration by Mary Dunn

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, kidney bean, illustration by Mary Dunn

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 10, grape, illustration by Mary Dunn

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.