The Stages of Pregnancy: Week-by-Week Development and Changes
A typical pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, or around 9 months, from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period (LMP) to the birth of the baby. This period is usually divided into three trimesters:
1. First trimester: Weeks 1 to 12
2. Second trimester: Weeks 13 to 26
3. Third trimester: Weeks 27 to birth
Each trimester marks specific stages of fetal development and maternal changes.