Pregnancy Milestones

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Your First Trimester

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You’re pregnant, and you’re wondering, Now what? There is a lot to know about pregnancy, your changing body, and your developing baby. So much happens in that first trimester! You will experience changes in your body, your emotions, and your lifestyle. Your baby also goes through a lot of growth, developing into the little person you will see in less than nine months! This video looks at pregnancy in the first trimester and discusses your baby’s journey in development. Topics include: • physical symptoms • pregnancy • symptoms • morning sickness • tiredness • breast tenderness • headaches • constipation • weight gain • back pain • emotional symptoms • moodiness • stress • heavy cramping • dehydration • bleeding • diet • caffeine • prenatal vitamins • exercise • sex • smoking • alcohol • fetal development. Closed Captioning English Medically Reviewed May 2024 ©2018

 

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First Trimester Expectations

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Pregnancy is a unique nine-month experience. First-Trimester Expectations introduces three couples as they figure out how their unplanned pregnancies fit into their lives. You are invited to journey with Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they share their first-trimester experiences in their own words. Topics include: Mariah • Tyler • Laila • Joseph • Mikayla • Kyle • worries • symptoms • medical concerns • moods • worries. Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2020

 

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Your Second Trimester

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Your first trimester is now behind you, and you are likely feeling better. Morning sickness may have eased up, and you may be thinking, I’ve got this! Your baby is growing rapidly, and you might even be starting to sport a cute, little baby bump. The second trimester is often the most comfortable time for a pregnant mom! While you still may not be feeling or seeing much on the outside yet, there is a lot going on in your womb. In this video, we’ll talk about how your body is changing, your baby’s journey in development, and what you can expect in your second trimester. Topics include: • itching • stretch marks • mask of pregnancy • backaches • leg aches • breast changes • linea nigra • vaginal discharge • hemorrhoids • varicose veins • dental changes • emotions • bleeding • swelling • headaches • vomiting • morning sickness • dizziness • exercise • smoking • drugs • alcohol • caffeine • fetal development. Closed Captioning English ©2019

 

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Second Trimester Expectations

THREE MINUTE RECAP.

Pregnancy is a unique nine-month experience. Second-Trimester Expectations continues with the stories of Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they experience their pregnancies in their own unique life situations. You are invited to be a part of their stories as you journey with them and gain new insight about pregnancy from these real-life perspectives. Topics Include: Mariah • Tyler • Laila • Joseph • Mikayla • Kyle • worries • symptoms • medical concerns • moods • worries. Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2020

 

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Your Third Trimester

THREE MINUTE RECAP.

You are moving into your third trimester, and you’re feeling very pregnant. Your baby is getting bigger, and you can feel her moving and kicking. What is going on in there?! While your body is changing to accommodate your growing baby, you are likely feeling more tired, but also strangely energized. You have a baby coming soon! In this video, we’ll talk about your changing body, what you might be feeling, your baby’s journey in development, and what you can expect in your third trimester. Topics include: shortness of breath • heartburn • swelling • hemorrhoids • constipation • leg cramps • stretch marks • tender breasts • belly button • insomnia • baby dropping • Braxton-Hicks • emotions • exercise • fever and chills • bleeding • labor • mucus plug • ruptured amniotic sac • signs of labor • fetal movement. Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2019

 

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The Final Stretch

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On your mark, get set, go! The end of your pregnancy feels like one hundred days packed into one long month that, oddly, doesn’t seem long enough to get everything done before you bring your baby home. There is so much to do and keep track of before birth! In this video, we talk about the things in your pregnancy on which you need to keep a close eye, the things for which you need to prepare, and how to recognize the important signs of labor. Phew! Hang in there! You really are on the final stretch! Topics include: third trimester • monitoring fetal movement • kick count • Braxton-Hicks • birth plan • home help • baby items list • crib • bassinette • car seat • travel • diaper bag • mucus plug • effacement • dilation • rupturing membranes • leaking water • bleeding • decreased fetal movement • contractions • early labor • active labor • transition. Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2020

 

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Third Trimester Expectations

THREE MINUTE RECAP.

Pregnancy is a unique nine-month experience. Third-Trimester Expectations completes the stories of Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they enter their final trimester of pregnancy. You are invited to journey with them to the end as they have their babies! Topics include: third trimester • Mariah • Tyler • Laila • Joseph • Mikayla • Kyle • worries • symptoms • medical concerns • moods • worries. Closed Captioning English/Spanish ©2020

 

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BrightBaby: Stages of Pregnancy

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From the very first weeks of life to the moment of birth, a baby is growing, learning, and connecting in incredible ways. In this video, Bright Baby takes us through each trimester—sharing what’s happening in development, from first movements to recognizing voices. You’ll see how much your baby can sense and respond to even before birth, and be reminded of the powerful bond you can build by talking to, touching, and loving your little one throughout every stage of pregnancy. As our gift to you, BrightBaby lessons are free for you to use on your social media. Here is the link to download: Download

 

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