12 weeks pregnant
At 12 weeks pregnant, the baby can make a fist and tooth buds are appearing. You're in the first trimester, about 10 weeks after conception, because pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period.
Not sure how far along you are? Try the pregnancy week calculator, or get a free ultrasound at a local pregnancy center.
What's developing at 12 weeks
- Between weeks 11 and 14, the baby can make a fist.
- Tooth buds for the baby teeth appear.
- The genitals appear, and the liver is making red blood cells.
Many people have their first prenatal visit around now if they haven't already. If cost is a worry, Michigan Medicaid covers pregnancy. See financial help below.
If you're not sure what to do
You don't have to decide everything today. It can help to know how far along you are, what all of your options are, and what support is out there.
- Your options: parenting, adoption, and what abortion involves
- Financial help in Michigan: Medicaid, WIC and more
- Fetal development week by week: the full timeline
Sources
- MedlinePlus. Fetal development.
- ACOG. How your fetus grows during pregnancy; Abortion language guide.
- ACOG. Methods for estimating the due date.
Common questions
What is developing at 12 weeks pregnant?
At 12 weeks, the baby can make a fist and tooth buds are appearing. Tooth buds for the baby teeth appear. The genitals appear, and the liver is making red blood cells.
How many weeks since conception is 12 weeks pregnant?
About 10 weeks. Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, and conception usually happens about two weeks after that.
How can I find out for sure if I'm 12 weeks pregnant?
An ultrasound is the most accurate way to know how far along you are, especially in the first trimester. Many pregnancy centers offer one free.
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