1st month
Weight and height at 4 weeks
0.02g
0.5cm
In 4 weeks, the egg has attached to the uterine wall. Its cells are multiplying rapidly. The placenta is being formed.
Every stage of my pregnancy
Month by month
Pregnancy is both an exciting and a disruptive time. Many of your habits and references will change. You will have 9 months to prepare for parenthood. 9 months of patient, healthy living, as you wait to finally hold your baby in your arms.
9 months in mummy’s tummy
During the 36 weeks of your pregnancy, your baby will beat every growth record: from the cellular stage, she will eventually measure about 50 cm for 3.3 kg at birth.
The doctor who will monitor your pregnancy will be able to inform you, answer your questions, monitor your baby’s development in utero and explain her evolution.
Your baby’s evolution month by month
Your egg becomes an embryo, and then a foetus. As it grows, its organs are formed by combining the genetic information of both parents.
Your child is surrounded in amniotic fluid. She does not breathe or eat. Her every need and every exchange occur through the placenta, which receives oxygen, releases carbon dioxide, and taps into your reserves for nourishment and growth.
However, this period can be a bit unpleasant for you: in addition to morning sickness, you may be more irritable, tired, and sleepy. Be patient, it will get better!
2nd month
Weight and height at 8 weeks
3g
3cm
At 6 weeks, the limbs start developing. The brain and eyes are shaped. From this stage on, your baby is called a foetus.
3rd month
Weight and height at 12 weeks
45g
10cm
Facial features become more defined. The organs (kidneys, liver, intestines) are formed. The spine ossifies. It is now possible to tell if the baby is a boy or a girl. Baby moves, but Mum can’t feel her yet.
Our answers to your questions
It is believed to be triggered by hormonal variations in early pregnancy, but its exact cause is not clear. Some women don’t experience it at all. The right approach: Make sure your tummy isn’t empty for too long. Avoid strong smells that can make you feel queasy. If your nausea becomes too unpleasant, speak to your doctor. Good news! It tends to disappear in the 12th week of pregnancy.
Being well prepared!
Check out our suggestions on baby equipment and things to pack in your maternity bag.
Antenatal tests
Antenatal tests and ultrasounds are opportunities for regular check-ups with your doctor, to make sure that your pregnancy is going well.
Your 1st visit
It should occur before the end of your 3rd month of pregnancy, to be repeated monthly until the 8th month.
Your first appointment will involve a chat to assess your specific context and plan for appropriate monitoring.
- •The actual onset of pregnancy
- •Your expected due date
- •How the pregnancy is progressing
- •Foetal growth
Our answers to your questions
This infectious disease is caused by a parasite. While it is usually benign, it can have serious consequences on babies of pregnant mothers who were not exposed to the parasite before their pregnancy.
How does contamination occur? You can get toxoplasmosis by eating infected raw meat, unwashed raw fruits and vegetables, and contaminated water. This is why it is best to eat well‑cooked foods and to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. More rarely, the illness can also be transmitted from infected cat faeces.