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Things you must follow when you Go for a Ultrasound
6 Week ultrasound.
Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to the world of pregnancy ultrasounds. From now until about half way through your pregnancy you are likely to have at least two ultrasounds. These will help you and your maternity care provider know more...
7 Week ultrasound.
At around seven weeks of pregnancy, it’s reasonably common for women to have their first ultrasound. This can be for many reasons but the most common is to confirm pregnancy and to check that the embryo is viable and “everything’s...
8 Week ultrasound.
Your eight week ultrasound can be an exciting and apprehensive moment. If this is your first ultrasound you will be understandably anxious. Getting a glimpse of your baby for the first time is big. It’s important to remember that you have...
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21 Weeks pregnant - What to expect ?
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4 Weeks pregnant - What to expect?
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Trimester 2
By week 12 of pregnancy, the baby is fully formed and appears more like a minute human. Its head is disproportionally large to the rest of its body and the facial features are recognizable. The second trimester is about further maturity of vital body organs and nervous system development.