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Pregnancy by Trimester

The journey of pregnancy can be so beautiful and exciting, but it can also be challenging and overwhelming. Your body is amazing and is growing a beautiful human inside! During pregnancy, many changes are occurring to the body and the development of baby. A pregnancy is divided into three trimesters and during each stage something new and exciting is happening with baby.

Whether you are pregnant, engaging a surrogate, fostering or adopting, the journey of pregnancy is beautiful and exciting.

First Trimester | Weeks 0 – 13

The first trimester is the most crucial to your baby's development. During this period, your baby's body structure and organ systems begin to develop.

Second Trimester | Weeks 14 – 27

The second trimester of pregnancy marks a turning point for mommy and fetus. Mommy usually begins to feel better around this time and will start showing the pregnancy more. The fetus has now developed all of its organs and systems and will now focus on growing in size and weight.

Third Trimester | Weeks 28 – 40

By the third trimester you will most likely be very excited and anxious to finally meet your baby. During the third trimester, the fetus continues to develop and grow in size and weight. By now the fetus can see and hear.

From first to third trimester, baby...

At about 4 months you will hear a sound so sweet, for it will be the baby's heartbeat.

As baby develops in the womb you will start to feel and see little baby kicks and movements.

While baby develops in the womb, they can hear everything around them so sing, talk and read to your baby.

Self-Care

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with so many different emotions. We tend to get caught up in all things baby and it can be overwhelming. It is important for new (and experienced) parents to protect and nurture their own well-being as rest, nutrition and physical wellness are crucial to good health!

Milestones & More Play Kit

Parent to Be

Designed by early childhood professionals, Milestones & More Play Kits support parents, caregivers and children to learn and grow together. Each quarterly Play Kit includes developmentally appropriate, fun, educational, and interactive toys, books, and activities.

What’s inside the Parent to Be Kit?

Milestones and More Magazine - Age-targeted child development information, journal prompts, at-home activities, resources, and more.

Activity Cards - Positive and supportive play tips give parents and caregivers easy ways to connect with the littles in your life and promote learning experiences that are important to children’s development.

Milestones and More Onesie - This cute onesie is perfect for when baby is born. This bodysuit adds to babies everyday wear all while expressing their love for learning. Easy to pair with bottoms or wear on its own and show off the colorful bottom. The high –positioned bottom snaps make it easier for diaper changes.

Relaxation Tools - The Parent to Be Play Kit includes 2-3 items to give you a few tools and the inspiration to practice a little self-care. So, you get to relax while engaging with baby.

Bilingual Board Book - While baby doesn’t yet understand what you’re saying, reading aloud helps them pick up the rhythm, tones and inflections of your voice. Research has found that providing babies with consistent, language-rich experiences – such as talking, reading and singing – can have important benefits on their brain development and future school success.

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