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Trimester Timeline:
Understanding Pregnancy Trimesters
A typical pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks and is divided into three distinct phases called trimesters. Each trimester is characterized by specific fetal development milestones and physiological changes in the mother's body.
The First Trimester (Weeks 1-12)
The first trimester is the most critical period for your baby's development. This is when the baby's body structure and organ systems begin to form. Most miscarriages and birth defects occur during this period. During these weeks, you may experience significant hormonal changes, which often lead to symptoms like morning sickness, fatigue, and breast tenderness.
The Second Trimester (Weeks 13-26)
Often referred to as the "honeymoon phase," the second trimester is when many of the early symptoms of pregnancy begin to fade. You might feel an increase in energy and a decrease in nausea. This is also when you will likely start to feel the baby move (quickening) and find out the baby's biological sex via ultrasound (usually around week 18-20).
The Third Trimester (Weeks 27-40)
The final stretch! Your baby continues to grow rapidly, putting more pressure on your organs. You might experience shortness of breath, frequent urination, and backaches. During this time, the baby's lungs are maturing, and they are positioning themselves for birth. Your body is now preparing for labor and delivery.
How is the Trimester Calculated?
Health care providers calculate the length of pregnancy as 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). While many think of pregnancy as lasting 9 months, it is actually closer to 10 months of 28-day cycles.
- First Trimester: Week 1 through the end of Week 12.
- Second Trimester: Week 13 through the end of Week 26.
- Third Trimester: Week 27 through the birth of the baby.