As shown in our pregnancy calculator illustration above, fetal development progresses through distinct stages from conception to full term. Each week brings remarkable changes in your baby's growth and development.
First Trimester (1-12 weeks)
Major organ development, heartbeat detection, basic body structure formation
Second Trimester (13-27 weeks)
Rapid growth, movement detection, gender determination, brain development
Third Trimester (28-40 weeks)
Weight gain, lung maturation, positioning for birth, final preparations