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Fetal growth chart by week

Explore general estimates of baby size, development and common pregnancy symptoms. Every pregnancy is different; this information does not replace care from your maternity team.

A gentle guide, week by week

Your pregnancy, in context

Explore a general picture of how pregnancy may develop. Every pregnancy is different, and these estimates are not a measure of your baby’s health.

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Approximate reference

A size comparison

Week 1
Week 1

Pregnancy dating begins before a fetus has formed.

Pregnancy dating starts before an embryo forms

Length—There is no formed fetus to measure yet.
Weight—There is no formed fetus to weigh yet.

Length is measured head-to-bottom through week 19 and head-to-heel from week 20. Weight is a rounded estimate, not an individual measurement.

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What may be developing

Gestational age is counted from the last menstrual period; there is no embryo yet.

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What you may notice

A menstrual period may be happening; pregnancy symptoms are not expected yet.

A gentle thought for this week

Use the first day of your period as a date reference; cycle lengths vary.

Have an estimated due date?

Use it to find an approximate week. You can still choose any week above.

A note about your care

This tracker offers general educational information, not a diagnosis or an assessment of fetal growth. Size and timing vary, and a week-by-week comparison cannot tell whether a pregnancy is healthy. It does not replace prenatal appointments or advice from your clinician. If you have a concern about your health, symptoms, or your baby’s movement, contact your maternity care team.

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