At four weeks gestation, the fertilized egg becomes an embryo, which resembles a tadpole with eyes rather than the cluster of cells that were present just days before.

Feb 22, 2010 - Pamela Hilton

No matter what week of pregnancy you are in, you will find helpful information on baby's development, changes with you and a list of things to do each week.

Jun 1, 2008 - Brenda Lane

The baby's growth is occuring at a more rapid pace. Many organs are functioning. Mothers are busy choosing care providers to support them during pregnancy and birth.

Jan 29, 2007 - Brenda Lane

As you enter your last week in the fifth month, your baby is growing by leaps and bounds. This is a great time to consider planning the baby nursery.

Jul 5, 2007 - Brenda Lane

As you move into your second trimester, your body will continue to grow and change nearly every week. Many mothers will notice breast changes and Braxton-Hicks.

Feb 25, 2007 - Brenda Lane

As you plan for your upcoming pregnancy, here are some things to consider.

Dec 4, 2006 - Brenda Lane

Week 11 brings some interesting facts about baby as you nearly reach the end of your first trimester. Learn more about what is happening and what you need to do.

Feb 4, 2007 - Brenda Lane

As you progress into your pregnancy, your baby continues to develop more fat stores and has a more rounded appearance. Her sense of taste has developed.

Oct 30, 2007 - Brenda Lane

Mothers will often have difficulty sleeping in these last few weeks of pregnancy. Your baby can weigh about 4 pounds and measure 19 inches long.

Feb 28, 2008 - Brenda Lane

In Week 32 of pregnancy, your baby's fingernails reach to the end of her fingertips. Mothers may begin to slow down physically and feel more cumbersome.

Jan 28, 2008 - Brenda Lane

As you begin your third trimester of pregnancy, your fatigue may return and some of your discomforts can become more pronounced. Your baby weighs just under 1,000gms.

Sep 6, 2007 - Brenda Lane

Conception has occurred! The journey of traveling down the fallopian tube to the uterus has begun. The two-celled structure rapidly divides into an embryo.

Dec 8, 2006 - Brenda Lane

Changes occurring within a woman's body the first two weeks of pregnancy are usually imperceptible to her. Learn more about this miraculous phase.

Aug 8, 2010 - Valerie Dansereau

Week to week pregnancy pictures allow you to see how gestation affects both you and your baby.

Jan 16, 2011 - Kristina Choi

From the first to the ninth month of pregnancy, mother and baby change dramatically. Learn about what is happening month by month.

Jun 29, 2010 - Brenda Lane

During prenatal checkups, a doctor measures the distance from a pregnant woman's pubic bone to the top of her uterus. The length is noted. What does it mean?

Nov 27, 2008 - Dana Caddis

Some women experience very early signs that indicate pregnancy during the first week.

Oct 9, 2011 - Samantha Markham

Newly pregnant women are unsure what to expect during their prenatal visits. This guide explains the typical procedures and tests at prenatal checkups

Feb 8, 2010 - Bridget Coila

Fetal alcohol syndrome is an irreversible birth defect found affecting most children. It can be completely prevented by giving up alcohol during pregnancy.

Sep 13, 2010 - Lalitha Goteti

Hcg levels in early pregnancy are what pregnancy tests are measuring in order to detect a pregnancy. These hcg levels can also help identify a pregnancy in trouble.

Oct 8, 2009 - Lisa Simonelli Rennie