Fertility Q&A

Pregnancy - Week 21

At 21 weeks, your baby is roughly the size of a carrot. By the end of week 22, they are the size of a sweet potato. Your baby’s eyebrows and eyelashes are very well formed by now. Your baby’s eyes...

Pregnancy - Week 17

At 17-18 weeks of pregnancy, your baby is about the size of a turnip, growing to the size of an artichoke (about 5-6 inches in length).  Their facial features are continuing to become more defined,...

Pregnancy - Week 15

At 15-16 weeks of pregnancy, your baby is around the size of an apple, growing to the size of an avocado. Your baby’s facial features are continuing to develop, but their skin is still mostly trans...

Pregnancy - Week 12

At 12 weeks, your baby is roughly the size of a plum. Your baby’s facial features are continuing to distinguish. In addition, your baby’s fingers and toes are also becoming longer and more distinct...

Pregnancy Week 11

During your eleventh week of pregnancy, your baby is measuring roughly the size of a lime. Your baby is now medically referred to as a fetus rather than an embryo. Your baby is starting to make sma...

Pregnancy - Week 10

For your baby: At 10 weeks of pregnancy, your baby has reached the size of a strawberry. The baby’s major organs are continuing to develop, and the embryonic tail is gradually disappearing. Facial ...

Pregnancy - Week 9

At 9 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus undergoes rapid development. Your baby is now about the size of a grape, with distinct facial features.  The major organs, such as the heart and kidneys, are form...

Pregnancy - Week 41

Still Waiting? That’s Okay! If you’re still waiting for your baby’s arrival at 41 weeks, remember—it’s completely normal! Many babies take their time, and while waiting can feel tough, your body an...

Pregnancy - Week 31

Your baby is about the size of a coconut at 31 weeks and grows to the size of a napa cabbage by week 32. Your baby is practicing a lot for when they’re born. For example, in addition to swallowing ...

Why is cervical mucus important?

Cervical mucus (also called cervical fluid, CM or CF) is one of the primary signs of fertility.  Cervical mucus is produced in the cervix, which is the opening to the uterus and is situated between...