Symptoms by Trimester
Know what to expect — and when to worry — at every stage.
1st Trimester
Weeks 1 13
✦Morning sickness & nausea
✦Breast tenderness & swelling
✦Extreme fatigue
✦Frequent urination
✦Food aversions & cravings
✦Mood swings
✦Light spotting (implantation)
✦Heightened sense of smell
2nd Trimester
Weeks 14 26
✦Baby movements (quickening)
✦Growing baby bump
✦Skin changes & pregnancy glow
✦Back pain begins
✦Heartburn & indigestion
✦Leg cramps at night
✦Nasal congestion
✦Increased energy (golden trimester!)
3rd Trimester
Weeks 27 40
✦Braxton Hicks contractions
✦Shortness of breath
✦Swollen feet & ankles
✦Difficulty sleeping
✦Pelvic pressure & pain
✦Frequent urination returns
✦Strong nesting instinct
✦Lightning crotch pains
⚠️ Call your doctor immediately if you experience:
•Heavy vaginal bleeding
•Severe abdominal pain
•Signs of preeclampsia
•Decreased fetal movement after 28w
•Water breaking early
•High fever over 101°F (38.3°C)
•Severe headache with vision changes
•Painful urination (UTI signs)