During weeks one to four, your baby is called an embryo and their cells will divide and grow rapidly to form a fetus or tiny little baby.

You likely just found out (or will soon!) that you’re pregnant — congratulations! Your tiny embryo is busy developing your baby's brain, heart, lungs, digestive tract, and more. It’s time to start focusing on a healthy whole foods diet to grow a healthy and happy baby.

Your baby’s little feet and hands are almost fully developed already. Ready, set, here you go!

They’re growing fast, almost doubling in size now from week to week.

Your baby’s movements are now visible on an ultrasound, but you likely won’t feel them move until closer to 16 to 24 weeks.

Your baby weighs a bit less than 1 ounce — the weight of a scoop of Prenatal or Postnatal Support Smoothie Mixes. These mixes are packed with organic nutrition for expecting and new mamas like you. Plus, not only do our smoothies deliver high-quality protein and other important key nutrients, your purchase supports small family farms and a higher standard of animal care.

At week 10 your baby is about 1.2 inches long. It’s really important to eat enough vitamin A-rich foods when you’re pregnant to help develop your baby’s eyes, ears, heart, limbs, and immune system. Some of the best sources of vitamin A include full-fat dairy and eggs.

By this week your baby has ears and a little tongue. What do you think they’ll like more someday ... plain or chocolate milk?

This is the last week of your first trimester! All of your baby’s vital organs are fully formed now.

Good news for you and your baby chick — it’s the second trimester! Women who have been battling morning sickness will often see symptoms resolve by the beginning of the second trimester. If you need help managing any unwanted symptoms, notify your birth provider and consider working with a pregnancy dietitian for food-related relief.

The sex of your baby should be detectable on an ultrasound at this time. What’s your guess—boy or girl?

Speaking of peaches, your baby is growing peach fuzz on their body called lanugo that helps them stay warm and maintain their body temperature.

Around 16 weeks, you may start to feel your baby kick. Women often report feeling movements anywhere from 16-22 weeks. This is called quickening and some moms report it feels like a little flutter or tiny bubbles.

Your baby is about 5 inches long and starting to put on body fat this week. This makes them about the same length as Organic Valley Stringles string cheese.

At this stage, your baby is measuring on average around 8 ½ inches long from head to bottom and weighs about 8 ounces.

A white creamy fluid called vernix is forming on your baby’s skin this week. It looks like lotion and they may be born with it. It’s totally normal and serves the purpose of protecting and moisturizing your baby’s skin.

You’re halfway there—congrats! At your next appointment, or somewhere around 20 weeks, your birth provider will perform the fetal anatomic ultrasound. This is where you get to see your baby moving around and your technician will measure for growth and development milestones.

Now that you’re in the second half of your pregnancy, you’re likely showing a little baby bump. Keep up the good work and continue to focus on a diet rich in whole foods like salmon for omega-3 fat, DHA, leafy greens for vitamins and minerals, and eggs for choline.

Your baby is measuring around 11 ½ inches long and weighs around 1 pound. At this stage, you might want to consider working with a pregnancy dietitian if you haven’t. Research confirms the positive impact and influence of a nutrient-dense diet during pregnancy not only for the mother, but also the baby, for better birth outcomes, postpartum health, transgenerational health, and more.

In the second half of your pregnancy, your protein requirements increase to about 100 grams per day, so remember to eat a well-balanced breakfast every day and make sure to add high-quality protein whenever possible such as full-fat dairy and eggs.

Your baby has accomplished a lot already! By this week, they are about 14 inches long and they’ve developed all of their facial features—who do you think they’ll look like?

Your baby is starting to develop more body fat now and weighs around 1.75 pounds. Drink plenty of fluids and take your prenatal vitamins daily. When mixed with Organic Valley milk, each serving includes 17 grams of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, like calcium, DHA, vitamin B12, and more.

Continue to drink quality full-fat cow’s milk for healthy fetal growth and development. Cow’s milk contains vitamin B12 which you need 2.6 micrograms daily while pregnant and new research suggests maybe even more. One 8-ounce glass of milk delivers around 1.3 micrograms of vitamin B12 so bottoms up!

Around 27 weeks, your baby weighs about 2 pounds and they will open their eyes for the first time! Organic Valley pastured eggs are a fantastic source of pre-formed vitamin A (retinol) to help support baby’s development and keep them thriving!

Welcome to the first week of the third trimester! Your baby can blink their eyes now so get ready for them to start batting their lashes at you and melt your heart.

At week 29 your baby weighs about 3 pounds. Is your growing baby keeping you awake at night? Try reducing stimulants like caffeine and screen-time especially before bed, minimize eating right before bed to reduce indigestion, and balance your blood sugar at meal and snack times. Using essential oils, drinking calming tea, and practicing mindfulness are other sleep strategies you can try.

Eat your vegetables! Vegetables like cabbage have high amounts of vitamin K that help manage normal blood clotting and can lower your risk for postpartum bleeding. Greens also contain potassium which is an important electrolyte for managing your blood pressure and may prevent swelling.

At this stage of your pregnancy, you’re gaining around 1 pound per week with half of that going directly to your baby. It’s common for women to have mixed feelings about a rapidly changing body. Remember, you’re doing one of the most important jobs there is — growing a tiny human!

You may want to consider finding a certified postpartum doula. They will provide in-home care for the birthing person, your baby, and family members by offering breastfeeding information, sleep support, cooking, light cleaning, and so much more.

Organic Valley Lowfat Chocolate Milk has 8 grams of high-quality protein, plus vitamins A and D, calcium, iron, potassium, and more.

By now, your baby is likely in an optimal birthing position with their head facing down. Their lungs are fully formed and they will spend the next few weeks maturing.

It’s time to pack your overnight bag for the hospital or birth center. Even if you’re planning on a homebirth, consider putting together a collection of items you’ll need for baby feedings, diapering, and postpartum self-care.

Your baby is growing fast, gaining around 1 ounce on average per day. At week 36 your baby is about a whopping 6 pounds!

Your baby is almost full term — the countdown is on! They weigh on average 6.5 to 7 pounds now and just like kale, they are about 19 inches tall.

Remember to stay active and keep moving your body as you’re able to. Going on a 20- to 30-minute walk daily is the perfect amount to help you manage swelling, blood sugar control, and can even help you sleep better at night.

Weeks 39 to 40 are considered full term. Yahoo, you’re so close to meeting your little one!

You made it to 40 weeks — congrats! Your sweet little baby will be here any day. We wish you the best and safest birth experience and look forward to continuing to nourish you and your family as it grows.