Most of what's normal in pregnancy is never explained. Seeing it clearly makes the difference.

AI explains what each symptom and decision means for your body. A physician attests the care path — so you go into every appointment informed, not anxious.

What kind of support do you need?

Three questions. We'll point you to the right resource — whether that's your OB, home care support, or birth planning.

This is not a medical assessment. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Question 1 of 3

Do you have any of these in your pregnancy?

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Week by week

Where are you in your pregnancy?

Slide to your week — or jump to a trimester — to see what's happening, what to bring up at your next visit, and the signs worth a call.

Week 4Week 13Week 27Week 40
First trimester

Week 8

Your baby is about the size of a raspberry.

What's happening

  • Around now there's often a heartbeat on ultrasound, beating about 150 times a minute.
  • Nausea ("morning" sickness that ignores the clock) frequently peaks. Small, frequent snacks and staying hydrated help most people.
  • Fatigue is real and physiologic — your body is building a placenta. Rest is not laziness.

Ask your provider

  • What first-trimester screening options do I have (cell-free DNA, nuchal translucency)?
  • My nausea is hard to manage — are there safe options to help?
  • What blood work will the first visit include?

Call your provider for

  • Vomiting so severe you can't keep fluids down (hyperemesis)
  • Bleeding heavier than spotting
  • Fever over 100.4°F (38°C)

When in doubt, call. Providers expect these questions — that's what they're there for.

General guidance for a typical pregnancy — your provider's advice for your specific situation always comes first. Timing of visits and tests varies. This is educational and not a substitute for prenatal care.

Due Date Calculator

Enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) to calculate your estimated due date and see your pregnancy timeline.

Based on Naegele's rule (LMP + 280 days). Ultrasound dating is more accurate early in pregnancy.

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First Trimester
Weeks 1–13
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Second Trimester
Weeks 14–27
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Third Trimester
Weeks 28–40

What you should know

Key information about prenatal care, nutrition, trimester milestones, and when to call your provider.

When to seek help

Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any of these warning signs.

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Vaginal bleeding or spotting, especially in the second or third trimester

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Severe or persistent headache that doesn't respond to rest or hydration

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Vision changes such as blurring, seeing spots, or light sensitivity

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Sudden swelling of face, hands, or feet

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Baby moving less than usual or no movement felt

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Regular contractions before 37 weeks

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Painful urination, fever, or chills

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Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

Why this is different

Not another symptom checker. A way to understand your pregnancy and find the support that fits your situation.

Free assessment

No paywall, no login required. Start a conversation and get answers immediately.

AI-powered

Built on Claude, the most capable AI for healthcare reasoning. Evidence-based, not guesswork.

Voice-enabled

Talk naturally with Gemini voice. Describe your symptoms like you would to a doctor.

Claude connector

Install the MCP connector in Claude Desktop for persistent, personalized health intelligence.

Path to real care

When you need a specialist, we connect you to physicians who actually practice evidence-based care.

HSA/FSA eligible

Many services qualify for pre-tax health spending. Your care can pay for itself.

Your doctor visit companion

Prepare before. Record after. Keep it forever in your ComfortCard.

What are you experiencing?

How long has this been going on?

How concerning does this feel?

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We help each other.

Real people who have been where you are. Real words. Real stories.

These are peer-to-peer stories, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.

Find a OB/GYN

Real-time search of every ob/gyn in the United States. Powered by the CMS NPI Registry.

Install the Claude connector

Add this to your Claude Desktop configuration. Get persistent, personalized pregnancy care intelligence that remembers your history and learns your needs.

claude_desktop_config.json
"pregnancycare": {
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-remote",
    "https://solvinghealth.com/mcp"]
}

Ready to take the next step?

Talk to Sage, find an OB near you, explore home support, or start documenting your birth preferences.

Are prenatal vitamins and maternity support products HSA-eligible? Check at hsaletter.com

Your next step

Put your pregnancy care plan to work

Many of the items your results point to are HSA/FSA-eligible. A physician-signed letter makes it official.

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Make your pregnancy care expenses tax-free

A physician-signed Letter of Medical Necessity unlocks HSA and FSA reimbursement for:

prenatal vitamins, yoga, doulas, birth classes

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Estimated annual tax savings

~$936 / year

Based on 22–32% combined federal/state bracket

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Get everything, ongoing

Family care coordination built around your pregnancy care needs — and a lot more:

  • Unlimited LMN letters (first one included)
  • Sage AI — persistent, personalized health intelligence
  • Caregiver matching and coordination
  • Physician oversight, 50-state licensed
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Pregnancy care in depth

Evidence-based articles for expectant parents who want to understand more.

When to Worry

Pregnancy red flags: when to seek care immediately

Most pregnancy symptoms are normal, but certain signs require emergency evaluation without delay.

Call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately for: vaginal bleeding soaking more than one pad per hour (possible placental abruption or placenta previa); seizure; loss of consciousness; sudden severe swelling of the face and hands with severe headache or vision changes (possible severe preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome — a life-threatening complication); and gush of fluid before 37 weeks with fever (possible preterm rupture of membranes with infection).

Call your OB immediately for: regular contractions (every 5–10 minutes for 1 hour) before 37 weeks (preterm labor — early treatment can often stop labor or at minimum allow steroid administration to mature the baby's lungs); absence of fetal movement (fewer than 10 kicks in 2 hours after 28 weeks); severe persistent abdominal pain; symptoms of blood clot in the leg (calf pain, swelling, warmth — pregnancy significantly increases DVT risk); and temperature above 100.4°F.

Nausea, heartburn, swollen ankles in the evenings, and low back pain are common pregnancy symptoms that warrant a call to your care team if severe but are not typically emergencies.

Source: ACOG Patient Education 2024; SMFM Preeclampsia Guideline; ACOG Preterm Labor Recognition.

Trimester-by-trimester guide

What's normal — and when to call your provider

Most pregnancy symptoms are normal. The ones that warrant a call are specific. Knowing which is which reduces anxiety and helps you act when it matters.

When in doubt, call

Your provider's office and after-hours nurse line exist for exactly this purpose. Calling unnecessarily is far better than waiting on something that warrants care. If you cannot reach your provider and something feels wrong, go to Labor and Delivery.

Source: ACOG Patient Education Bulletins 2023–2024; CDC Maternal Health Warning Signs; American College of Nurse-Midwives Patient Education 2023. This guide covers typical pregnancies — high-risk pregnancies may have different thresholds. Always follow your provider's specific guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Real questions expectant parents ask about pregnancy. Answers reviewed by Josh Emdur, DO, board-certified internal medicine physician.

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.

JE

Reviewed by Josh Emdur, DO

Board-certified internal medicine. Licensed in all 50 states. altru.care

Last reviewed: April 2025

Medical disclaimer: The information on this website is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Always consult your OB/GYN or midwife regarding any pregnancy concerns.

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