Normal pregnancy: First trimester

Development of embryo in uterus at 8th week and fetus at 12th week.

The first trimester of pregnancy lasts from the first day of your last menstrual period through week 13.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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Current as of: May 1, 2026

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