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1st TrimesterFrom Oct 25 to Jan 232nd TrimesterFrom Jan 24 to May 13rd TrimesterFrom May 2 to Aug 1Did You Know?Only 1 in 20 babies are born on their actual due date. A normal pregnancy often lasts from 38 to 42 weeks, which keeps the majority of parents guessing right up until delivery day. Download the What to Expect app to track your pregnancy week-by-week!

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Fun Facts About August 1 Babies

Your baby will be a Leo

Your little one will be outgoing, self-assured, generous and creative.Your baby’s birthstone will be a peridot

This brilliant lime-green gem is associated with peace and happiness.Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819

Herman Melville is a famous American literature novelist and storyteller best known for the classic Moby Dick.

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