Olivia Brown
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant parents. Watching your body change and feeling your baby move is amazing. But it can also be a bit overwhelming. There are so many things to think about and prepare for.
One of the most important things to do during pregnancy is to stay healthy. Eating right, getting enough rest and exercise, and managing stress are all key. But another important aspect of staying healthy during pregnancy is knowing what to expect and when.
Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks, or just over nine months. That may seem like a long time, but it’s actually a pretty short window in which to grow a human being!
37-42 Weeks for a Pregnancy Crossword
During those 40 weeks, your baby will go through some incredible changes. They’ll start out as a tiny fertilized egg and grow into a fully developed baby, ready to enter the world. Here’s a look at some of the things that happen during those 37-42 weeks of pregnancy:
- The fertilized egg implants in the uterus and begins to grow.
- The heart begins to form and beat.Lungs and other organs begin to develop.
- Fingers and toes start to form.
- Sex organs begin to develop (but they’re usually not detectable on ultrasound until later in pregnancy).
- The brain continues to develop throughout pregnancy
