Fertility Q&A

Pregnancy - Week 20

Congratulations—you’ve hit the halfway mark! As you look ahead, this is the perfect time to start exploring different birthing methods to see what resonates with you. From hypnobirthing to Lamaze o...

Your health and your relationship with your baby at 18 weeks of pregnancy

This is about the time when your baby starts being able to hear sounds from outside of your body, including your voice. This is a great time to start reading, singing, or even just talking to your...

Your health at 16 weeks of pregnancy

You might be noticing some changes in your skin right about now. Many women experience the famous “pregnancy glow,” thanks to increased blood flow and hormonal changes. On the flip side, you could ...

Your health at 14 weeks of pregnancy

Good news you may start to notice that your energy levels are improving; and maybe your morning sickness is subsiding. As part of your self-care routine focus on gentle stretching and exercises tha...

Pregnancy - Week 13

At 13-14 weeks, your baby is about the size of a lemon. Your baby is still rapidly growing and developing. Around this time, the eyes move to their final position on the face. Fingernails and toena...

Pregnancy - Week 40 and Your Birth Plan

You’ve made it to the big 4-0! It’s officially baby time—whether they decide to arrive today or keep you waiting a bit longer. Your body is ready, and so is your little one! In the meantime, focus ...

Pregnancy - Weeks 39+

At this point, it’s mostly a waiting game for you. Finish up any preparation for your baby for when they get home, and make sure you have plans for who will take care of any other children or pets ...

Pregnancy - Week 39

At 39 weeks, your baby is the size of a pumpkin. They grow a bit more to the size of a watermelon by 40 weeks. Since your baby is now full term, they won’t grow much more until after they’re born. ...

Pregnancy - Week 19

At 19-20 weeks of pregnancy, your baby is about the size of a beefsteak tomato and growing to around the size of a banana by the end of week 20.  In most areas, an anatomy scan ultrasound is done b...

Pregnancy - Week 8

Your baby is starting to move. This movement is only visible on ultrasound. You won't feel your baby move until about week 20.  His or her respiratory system is forming. Breathing tubes extend from...