What does this tool help you learn?
You can use this tool to discover the amazing changes that happen during a pregnancy. Get a close-up peek at the early embryo. See how much a growing fetus changes every few weeks. Read about what's new every month.
You'll also find links to helpful information about testing, healthy pregnancy choices, premature birth, and labour and delivery.
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What should you keep in mind?
Every baby is different. Every fetus is different. The images we show you may not be your skin colour or your fetus's exact size. But they do tell you a lot about what happens over the course of a pregnancy.
This tool links you to information about prenatal tests. Some of these tests are new and not available everywhere. For example, you might not have chorionic villus sampling or nuchal translucency ultrasound in your town. The good news is that you still have excellent options, such as triple or quad screening.
What's next?
If you have any worries about your pregnancy, be sure to talk to your doctor or midwife. For more information, see the topics Pregnancy, Birth Defects Testing, and Labour and Delivery.
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Current as of: May 29, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
William Gilbert MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & William Gilbert MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine