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Trimesters of Pregnancy What they are and What they Mean

Having a baby can be a joyous time, but it can also be scary. Knowing that your baby is progressing through each stage is vital to help ease a mother’s mind. A fetal progress chart helps keep up with the developing baby compared to where they should be. This can also help the mother better plan for the baby’s arrival. Read below to see the changes that take place in each different trimester of pregnancy.

Trimesters

A normal pregnancy is usually referred to as 40 weeks, however a pregnancy can last anywhere from 37 to 42 weeks. These weeks are usually divided into trimesters. Each trimester is an average of 12 to 14 weeks. There are three trimesters in typical pregnancies. A fetal progress chart or fetal development chart is based of each individual trimester. Different changes take place during each trimester. Read below to learn more about each trimester.

First Trimester

This trimester is characterized by about the first 13 w