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Changes in your body

“Feeling fat lasts nine months, but the joy of becoming a mom lasts forever.” — Nikki Dalton

It is no secret that your body changes during pregnancy. A few of these changes you can see, while many others you may not even notice.

Our pregnancy week-by-week newsletter clues you into how your baby is developing as well as what you can expect to be experiencing week by week, trimester by trimester.

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Last Revision: January 30, 2026

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