Reference

Pregnancy Week-by-Week

Doula-perspective companions for every week of pregnancy — what is happening with baby, what you might be feeling, what helps, and what to ask your care team.

First trimester · weeks 1–13

Week 1about a poppy seed (technically pre-conception)
Week 2about still microscopic
Week 3about a poppy seed
Week 4about a sesame seed
Week 5about an apple seed
Week 6about a sweet pea
Week 7about a blueberry
Week 8about a raspberry
Week 9about a cherry
Week 10about a strawberry
Week 11about a fig
Week 12about a lime
Week 13about a peach

Second trimester · weeks 14–27

Week 14about a lemon
Week 15about an apple
Week 16about an avocado
Week 17about a turnip
Week 18about a bell pepper
Week 19about a heirloom tomato
Week 20about a banana
Week 21about a carrot
Week 22about a spaghetti squash
Week 23about a large mango
Week 24about an ear of corn
Week 25about a head of cauliflower
Week 26about a bunch of scallions
Week 27about a head of romaine

Third trimester · weeks 28–40

Week 28about an eggplant
Week 29about a butternut squash
Week 30about a cucumber
Week 31about a coconut
Week 32about a jicama
Week 33about a pineapple
Week 34about a cantaloupe
Week 35about a honeydew melon
Week 36about a head of romaine
Week 37about a bunch of swiss chard
Week 38about a leek
Week 39about a watermelon
Week 40about a small pumpkin

This is general wellness information from a birth-doula perspective, not medical advice. For personalized guidance, talk with your obstetric provider.