Your Pregnancy, Week by Week
Every week of pregnancy is a different world. The week you found out is nothing like the week you hear the heartbeat for the first time, which is nothing like the week you feel her move, which is nothing like the week you sit in the car at 38 weeks wondering if tonight is the night.
This page follows you through all of it. Each week has its own guide, what is happening to your baby, what is happening to your body, what is normal, what to do, and what to ask at your next appointment. Written for Mauritius, from a mum who has been through every one of these weeks on this island.
Click your week below to find exactly where you are right now.
A note on weeks:
In Mauritius, your gynaecologist may refer to SA (semaines d’aménorrhée) — counted from the first day of your last period. International guides often use weeks of pregnancy (SG/semaines de grossesse) — counted from conception, which is 2 weeks later.
Your 8 SA = week 6 of pregnancy.
Throughout this site we use SA to match what your but each article shows both.
The First Trimester: Week 1 to 15 SA
The Second Trimester: Week 16 to 28 SA
Corn – 29cm / 478g
Viability approaches. Baby’s face is fully formed. Article coming soon…
Grapefruit – 30.6cm / 568g
Baby responds to your voice. Heartburn often begins. Article coming soon…
Bunch of Grapes – 33.7cm / 785g
Baby’s lungs developing rapidly. Back pain often intensifies. Article coming soon…
Cauliflower – 35.1cm / 913g
Eyes beginning to open. Baby’s sleep cycles are now established. Article Coming Soon…
Broccoli – 36.6cm / 1.06kg
Baby’s brain developing rapidly. Article coming soon…
Coconut- 37.9cm / 1.21kg
Baby can blink. Anti-D injection if Rhesus negative. Article coming soon…
The Third Trimester: Week 29 to 41+ SA
Butternut – 39.2cm / 1.37kg
Baby’s bones hardening. Frequent urination returns with force. Article coming soon…
Cabbage – 40.5cm / 1.55kg
Braxton Hicks often more noticeable. Baby takes up serious space Article Coming Soon…
Courgette – 41.8cm / 1.75kg
Baby gains approximately 200g per week from here. Article Coming Soon…
Jackfruit – 43cm / 1.95kg
Pack your hospital bag now. Baby’s position checked at every appointment. Article Coming Soon…
Pineapple – 44cm / 2.16kg
Baby practising breathing movements. Your ribcage is under pressure. Article coming soon…
Melon – 45.2cm / 2.37kg
Lungs nearly mature. Most babies born from here do very well. Article coming soon…
Watermelon – 46.3cm / 2.59kg
GBS swab offered. Baby is putting on final weight. Article coming soon…
Leek – 48.3cm / 3.02kg
Full term begins. Baby could arrive any day. Article coming soon…
Papaya – 49.2cm / 3.23kg
Signs of labour to watch for. Your body is preparing. Article coming soon…
Watermelon (ripe) – 50.1cm / 3.43kg
Most babies arrive this week or next. Article Coming Soon…
Pumpkin – 51cm / 3.61kg
Due date week. Everything is ready. Article coming soon…
Overdue
What happens next and when your clinic will intervene. Article coming soon…