Your First Trimester
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The first trimester is a time of rapid change, both physically and emotionally. This lesson walks through what is happening inside your body, common symptoms you may experience, emotional shifts, when to contact your provider, and how your baby is developing during these early weeks. You will also learn simple lifestyle adjustments that support your health and your baby’s growth. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in understanding your body, recognizing what is normal, and knowing when to seek support. Topics Include: ·pregnancy ·body changes ·emotional changes ·morning sickness ·first trimester ·fatigue ·pregnancy symptoms ·baby development ·hormones ·early pregnancy ·lifestyle changes ·prenatal ·health
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Your Second Trimester
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
This lesson walks through what to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy, covering weeks 14 to 26. It explains common physical and emotional changes, how your baby is growing, and ways to stay healthy and comfortable. Viewers will learn what is normal, what to watch for, and how to care for themselves during this stage of pregnancy. Topics Include: second trimester · baby development · healthy pregnancy · body changes · prenatal · pregnancy nutrition · pregnancy exercise · emotional changes · pregnancy · health
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Your Third Trimester
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
PLEASE NOTE: This lesson will be removed on 7/9/2026 and replaced by the new trimester video 0898 on 6/9/2026. You are moving into your third trimester, and you’re feeling very pregnant. Your baby is getting bigger, and you can feel her moving and kicking. What is going on in there?! While your body is changing to accommodate your growing baby, you are likely feeling more tired, but also strangely energized. You have a baby coming soon! In this video, we’ll talk about your changing body, what you might be feeling, your baby’s journey in development, and what you can expect in your third trimester. Topics include: shortness of breath • heartburn • swelling • hemorrhoids • constipation • leg cramps • stretch marks • tender breasts • belly button • insomnia • baby dropping • Braxton-Hicks • emotions • exercise • fever and chills • bleeding • labor • mucus plug • ruptured amniotic sac • signs of labor • fetal movement. Closed Captioning English/Spanish
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Your Third Trimester
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
The third trimester is the final stage of pregnancy, when both the mother’s body and the baby go through major changes in preparation for birth. This lesson explains common physical symptoms, emotional changes, baby development, signs of labor, and warning signs that require medical attention. Parents will also learn practical ways to stay comfortable, monitor baby movement, prepare for labor, and know when to contact their healthcare provider. Understanding these final weeks of pregnancy can help parents feel more prepared, informed, and confident as they get ready to meet their baby. Topics Include: Third trimester · Late pregnancy · Signs of labor · Braxton Hicks contractions · Labor contractions · Pregnancy symptoms · Baby movement · Kick counts · Lightening · Mucus plug · Water breaking · Preterm labor · Pregnancy discomforts · Preeclampsia · Pelvic pressure · Stretch marks pregnancy · Colostrum · Birth · Birth plan · Hospital bag · Car seat installation · Childbirth · Baby · Growth
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The Final Stretch
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
On your mark, get set, go! The end of your pregnancy feels like one hundred days packed into one long month that, oddly, doesn’t seem long enough to get everything done before you bring your baby home. There is so much to do and keep track of before birth! In this video, we talk about the things in your pregnancy on which you need to keep a close eye, the things for which you need to prepare, and how to recognize the important signs of labor. Phew! Hang in there! You really are on the final stretch! Topics include: third trimester • monitoring fetal movement • kick count • Braxton-Hicks • birth plan • home help • baby items list • crib • bassinette • car seat • travel • diaper bag • mucus plug • effacement • dilation • rupturing membranes • leaking water • bleeding • decreased fetal movement • contractions • early labor • active labor • transition. Closed Captioning English/Spanish
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BrightBaby: Stages of Pregnancy
THREE MINUTE RECAP.
Please Note: Homework video is the same as the main video due to length. From the very first weeks of life to the moment of birth, a baby is growing, learning, and connecting in incredible ways. In this video, Bright Baby takes us through each trimester—sharing what’s happening in development, from first movements to recognizing voices. You’ll see how much your baby can sense and respond to even before birth, and be reminded of the powerful bond you can build by talking to, touching, and loving your little one throughout every stage of pregnancy. As our gift to you, BrightBaby lessons are free for you to use on your social media. Here is the link to download: Download
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