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Pregnancy to kindergarten: a free family guide

One path, from a positive pregnancy test to the first day of kindergarten. Each page reports what named health sources say, with a link to every source.

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Sources on this page: OWH; CDC; NIMH

This page shares what health organizations say. It is not medical advice. It is general information. Talk to your doctor, midwife or pediatrician about your own situation.

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Where are you now?

Trying to get pregnantHow to get pregnantThink you might be pregnantEarly signs of pregnancyReady to testHow soon can you take a pregnancy test?Just found outPositive pregnancy test: your first stepsFind your due dateDue date calculatorBooking the first visitYour first prenatal appointment: what to expectCoverage in the USPregnancy health coverage: Medicaid and Marketplace basicsAfter birthBaby blues vs. postpartum depression: signs and help

Pregnancy week by week

The Office on Women's Health (OWH) describes pregnancy in three trimesters: weeks 1 to 12, 13 to 28 and 29 to 40.[1]

All weeksPregnancy week by weekWeeks 1 to 12First trimester: weeks, symptoms and testsWeek 1212 weeks pregnantWeeks 13 to 28Second trimester: weeks, symptoms and testsWeeks 29 to 40Third trimester: weeks, symptoms and testsTests by weekPrenatal tests by week: what's offered and when

Healthy pregnancy

FoodEating well during pregnancyFood safetyFoods to avoid while pregnantWeightWeight gain during pregnancyActivityExercise during pregnancySleepSleep during pregnancyMedicinesMedicines during pregnancyAlcohol and smokingAlcohol, smoking and drugs during pregnancyCommon symptomsCommon pregnancy symptoms

Getting ready for birth

ChecklistGetting ready for birthSigns of laborSigns of laborHospital bagHospital bag checklistHomeGetting your home ready for baby

Safety and support

CDC lists urgent warning signs to watch for during pregnancy and in the year after birth.[2]

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says perinatal depression can happen during pregnancy and after birth.[3]

Warning signsPregnancy warning signs: when to call or get helpEmotionsEmotions in pregnancy and after birth: where to get helpHelp linesPregnancy and postpartum help lines

After birth and the early years

CDC publishes milestone checklists from 2 months to 5 years, and says most children (75% or more) can do the listed skills by that age.[4]

How this guide works

Every fact names its source, such as the CDC, NIH, WHO or Brazil's Ministry of Health, and links to it.

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Updated 2026-10-24: first published.

Sources

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  1. Office on Women's Health (HHS). Stages of pregnancy. Checked October 24, 2026.
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HEAR HER campaign). Urgent Maternal Warning Signs and Symptoms. Checked October 24, 2026.
  3. National Institute of Mental Health (NIH). Perinatal Depression. Checked October 24, 2026.
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC's Developmental Milestones. Checked October 24, 2026.