Pregnancy

Yesterday, I found myself finishing off our hazelnut spread in one sitting! Even though I knew I shouldn’t, it was too good to resist. And then this morning, the smell of toothpaste made my stomach turn. These things never happened to me before. Why am I experiencing uncontrollable cravings one moment, and feelings of intense disgust the next?

The journey to motherhood is filled with incredible experiences - and they're just about to unfold for you. Though there aren't many visible signs of pregnancy just yet, there's actually a whole lot already going on beneath the surface. Let's see what happens during pregnancy week by week, starting with week 3.

Almost one month already! So many exciting things are happening inside you this week. Read on to find out what they are - and for a sneak peek into how your baby's doing.

Though only around the size of a pea, your baby is growing by leaps and bounds! Read on to know what new developments are in store for you and your baby this week.

Your baby's growth is in overdrive right about now. So many exciting developments for such a tiny little being! Read on to find out what the milestones are this week.

You're at week 7 of your pregnancy stages, and by this time, your baby is 15 mm long - roughly about the size of the local fruit aratilis. Though you won't feel anything yet, that little drop of joy inside you is now beginning to move. How exciting is that? Read on for more of what happens this week.

Your baby is now about the size of a jelly bean, and weighs about as much! As we go through the changes to your pregnancy week by week, here's a look at what happens when you're 8 weeks pregnant.

You're 9 weeks pregnant, and your baby is now about an inch long - the size of an olive or duhat. Read on for an inside look at all the excitement that's unfolding within.

You're now 10 weeks pregnant. Still another 29 weeks to go before you get to meet your little love. Learn more about what's going on this week.

If you could look inside, you'd see thin little hairs developing on your baby's eyebrows and above the lip. It's just one of the many changes that are set to happen at week 11. Read on to find out more.

Now 12 weeks pregnant, you're coming to the end of your first trimester. Congratulations! Read more about this week's exciting new developments.

The start of second trimester is the beginning of many new developmental milestones of your baby. Read on and find out what to expect at week 13.

Your baby is about the size of a lemon now! Have you felt your little one move yet? How about a kick? If not, you should be able to in the coming weeks! Read more about this exciting time.

Looks like everything is finally settling for your baby's sense of smell! Read on and find out what's bound to happen at week 15.

If you could take a peek inside your womb right now, you'd see a much-developed little baby, sucking on a thumb. Someone has finally managed to get to those tiny fingers! Let's take a look at you and your baby's development this week.

Now that you're 17 weeks pregnant, the weight of that little one down there increased to around 150 g! Follow more of your child's fetal development here.

Your little one is developing by leaps and bounds! Read on to follow baby's milestones at week 18.

The cute little lodger inside your womb is about 335 g heavy now-just about the weight of a grapefruit or suha! Read on to know more about the wonders of your pregnancy this week.

There's a lot of development going on for the life inside you this week! Read to find out what these exciting milestones are.

Your baby now weighs around 400 g and the taste buds are starting to find its rightful places! Read on to follow your baby's developmental milestones at week 21.

Take a glimpse inside your womb and you'll see your tiny wonder sucking on a thumb! It's nature's way of getting your young one accustomed to breastfeeding early on. Read on to know more about this week!

Your baby is now 29cm long from head to toe and weighs considerably over 550g. You have got around 16 more weeks to go! Read more about this week.

Can you feel the baby reacting to noises and your caresses yet? Towards the end of the second trimester is when that starts to happen, so be on the lookout. Read more about this week.

Two more weeks left of the second trimester. You are gearing up for the home stretch. Your baby's sense of touch is starting to blossom. Read more about how to help feed it.

A little ta-da moment for the final week of your second trimester - your baby will open her eyes for the first time around now! Read more about this week.

Welcome to your third trimester! Just three months to go before you say hello to your little one. But before you do, there are still so many exciting developments to look forward to. Read on to find out what changes to expect when you're 27 weeks pregnant.

Your precious darling now weighs about 1.2 kilos, about a third of the average birth weight. Those teeny-tiny feet - the toes of which you'll love to nibble on later on - measure just over 2 inches long. Read on to see what else is in store for you and your baby at Week 28.

Just imagine, you'll be giving birth in about ten weeks! As you inch your way towards the finish line, your baby is still growing by leaps and bounds, maybe even fluttering the eyes open. Keep reading to know what other remarkable developments are happening to you and your baby this week.

Every day, your baby develops more and more, getting ready to make a grand entrance into the world! Do you think you'll miss being pregnant? Remember that each pregnancy is different and comes with its own share of joys and challenges. You'll find that the female reproductive system is full of amazing surprises. Read on to see what Week 30 has in store for you.

As the big day approaches, your precious darling is starting to turn upside down, getting into the perfect position for birth. What a smart little baby! Read on to see what else your bundle of joy is up to at this stage in your pregnancy.

Your little sweetheart is getting ready to meet you! While development is still in full swing as you head into the last leg of your pregnancy journey, now the focus is on final finishing touches that help ensure your baby is born perfect from beloved crown to small toe.

In just six weeks, you'll finally be able to meet the tiny human being that's been growing inside you all this time. Amazing, isn't it? Now let's take a look at how your baby and your body are preparing for the big day.

This week, all the action inside your belly starts slowing down a bit. That's because the sweet bun in your oven is close to being cooked! Your baby now weighs almost 5 pounds and is about 18 inches long. Read more about what changes are set to happen at Week 34.

In about a month, your little bundle of joy will make the big transfer from your tummy into your loving arms. Until then, there's still lots of perfecting and fine-tuning going on inside you. Read on to learn all about the special preparation that's taking place.

At Week 36, your baby hasn't stopped growing yet! The little bundle of joy is now about 18 ½ inches long and weighs roughly 6 pounds. From now until the big day, you can expect that weight to increase by half a pound each week! See what else is scheduled to happen over the next few and exciting days.

Whew, it's getting a bit crowded in there! No wonder your baby's favorite position these days is to curl up with head down, arms crossed, and legs folded up - what we know as the "fetal position." Read on to see what else you can expect now that you're 37 weeks pregnant.

Believe it or not, there's only two more weeks to go! Are you ready to meet your little one's acquaintance? Now that you're 38 weeks pregnant, here's how your body - and your baby inside it - are preparing for the big day.

By this time, you might have felt a few contractions already and been wondering if that was "it". Don't worry, there's no way you're going to miss the start of labor! Read more about what signs and symptoms to expect now that you're 39 weeks pregnant.

Any moment now and you'll be meeting your baby for the first unforgettable time! If the little one hasn't arrived yet, expect the sweetpea to make an appearance anytime over the next few days. Got a baby that doesn't seem to want to budge? Your doctor might give a gentle nudge. And then you can hold your baby in your arms at last! Here's what you need to know when you're 40 weeks pregnant.