If you have recently become pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, a pregnancy calendar can be invaluable in helping you track the development of your unborn baby. Most pregnancy calendars can assist you from before conception right up until you give birth.  The ovulation calendar is the first type of pregnancy calendar. These are generally used to help you track when you are most fertile. Pinpointing this time each month will be very helpful when trying to become pregnant especially if you are having difficulty conceiving.  

Once you are pregnant, you can make use of one of the more commonly used pregnancy calendars, a weekly calendar. Most times the baby’s development is tracked by week, so this type of calendar helps you know what is happening on a daily and weekly basis throughout your pregnancy. It is also useful in tracking important events such as your due date as well as scheduling your visits to the doctor.

There are a few important things you should remember when using a pregnancy calendar. First, all babies are unique and girls will develop slightly different from boys. This can cause variations in what the calendar says is happening as your baby grows. Because of this, most calendars use an average so they will be fairly accurate regardless of the sex but don’t expect it to be 100%. Secondly, each woman’s body responds differently to the changes during pregnancy. Some aspects of the calendar such as morning sickness, feet swelling, etc. may not follow the calendar exactly.

For symptoms such as morning sickness and swelling feet, pregnancy calendars cannot predict exactly when these will occur but can offer valuable insight on when they will begin and end during typical pregnancies. However, some woman may actually suffer morning sickness through their entire pregnancy, while others mercifully skip it completely. Your doctor or health practitioner will likely be able to give you information specific to your individual situation. Be sure to consult with them if you have questions especially if you are experiencing symptoms that are not on the calendar. Staying informed is very important during the course of your pregnancy. Pregnancy calendars will be most useful in tracking the development of your baby. Use it frequently to make notes and document milestones during your pregnancy.

Using your pregnancy calendar as a guide and overview of your developing pregnancy can help you identify concerns or questions. Be sure to consult with your doctor immediately to get answers to your questions or bring your concerns to his or her attention. Never use it as a replacement for proper health care. For example, if the calendar states that you should be feeling movement and activity from your baby and you do not, then get in touch with your doctor to let them know. They may schedule an ultrasound to check the baby’s health or simply adjust the due date which will alter your calendar.

It is normal for your pregnancy calendar to be adjusted several times depending on the development and growth of your baby.