How Your Body Changes During Each Trimester Of Your Pregnancy

It goes without saying that your body changes when you're pregnant. I mean, your growing a human life — that's no small feat! We all know the inevitable signs like your belly expanding or the chance of morning sickness, but there is so much more that happens to your body than just those two things. 

Not to mention how many things change as you move through each of the four trimesters (yes, there is a fourth trimester). Let's just say, no trimester is quite like the last. We chatted with childbirth educator, certified birth doula and postpartum doula Molly Escobar of Doulamee, who shared some of her expert knowledge on the subject.

Whether you're expecting, thinking about getting pregnant, or just curious about the power of the human body, we've broken down the changes that occur during each trimester of a woman's pregnancy.


This article is not substitute for adequate medical care and advice. Always consult your medical care provider in regard to any health-related concerns.