Pregnancy
- first trimester: 0 - 12 weeks
- second trimester: 12 - 24 weeks
- third trimester: 24 - 40 weeks
Listed in the directory below, you will find additional information regarding the three phases of pregnancy, for which we have provided a brief overview.
If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Pregnancy & Childbirth Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.
Anatomy: Fetus in Utero
The First Trimester (0 - 12 Weeks)
The Second Trimester (12 - 24 Weeks)
The Third Trimester (24 - 40 Weeks)
The Pregnant Mother
Hormones During Pregnancy
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Exercise During Pregnancy
Work and Pregnancy
Sex During Pregnancy
Sleeping During Pregnancy
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