Guides and Pictures of the 1st Trimester

The signs of pregnancy can start really early. Some women find that their missed period is the first sign that they are pregnant and take a pregnancy test. Others find out that pregnancy symptoms can be very strange and not at all what they expected.

• Am I pregnant? Quiz
• How to Take a Pregnancy Test
• You're Pregnant. Now what?
• 1st Trimester Newsletter Guide
• Breast Changes in Pregnancy
• Calculating Your Due Date

Most women feel the need to be seen early in pregnancy by their doctor or midwife. Though many find that the first prenatal visit doesn't happen until between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. (If you have complications, you should still call your practitioner.) Your first prenatal visit is usually the longest because they take a complete social and medical history. You may have blood work done, a urinalysis, and possibly even an ultrasound. You will also be given a due date.

• Choosing a Doctor or Midwife
• Prenatal Care Schedule for 1st Trimester
• What Happens at a Prenatal Visit
• 50 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

From the meeting of the sperm and egg to the completely formed baby at the end of the first trimester - your baby's grown in these couple of months is nothing short of amazing. After the egg and sperm join, the cells rapidly grow, the internal organs including the heart, brain, lungs and kidneys form and grow. Your baby's heart begins to beat very early on and he or she grows arms, legs and other parts. The basics of every organ and body part are there at the end of the first trimester.

• First Trimester Ultrasound Gallery
• Pregnancy Week by Week
• Ultrasound Photos Week by Week
• Your Baby Month by Month

While your body doesn't actually show to the average person, the changes that you feel in your body are really drastic. From morning sickness and exhaustion to strange food cravings and other "fun" changes of pregnancy.

• Morning Sickness
• Your Growing Body: Month by Month
• First Trimester Belly Pictures
• When to Call Your Doctor