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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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Trimester 1
For at least half of the first trimester, most women don't even realize they are pregnant. Even though it doesn't seem to make sense that we count pregnancy weeks from before conception even happens, it is the only way to estimate.The first trimester is a time of tremendous development. In this series, we will look at each of the 13 weeks in this important trimester and see that however tiny it is, vital foundations are being laid down to optimize your embryos chances of survival.
17 Weeks pregnant - What to expect ?
At 17 weeks pregnant your centre of gravity is changing. Trying to maintain a good posture will help you avoid backache and unnecessary muscular strain. If you have to lift heavy objects, remember to bend at the knees and use those large, powerful...
Food and nutrition
What do they need to grow and develop into bouncing babies and healthy active toddlers? Looking after the nutritional needs of an infant until six months is fairly easy: feed them breast milk (ideally) or formula. But at around six months, a baby's nutritional needs exceed what he or she can get from milk feeds, which is why we begin complimentary feeding or solids. Breast milk or formula will still remain a considerable part of their nutritional requirements right through until at least 12 months.
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Pregnancy to do list
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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FASD).
It’s important to understand that alcohol can affect an unborn child’s development. When you drink alcohol while pregnant, regardless of the amount, it crosses the placental barrier and circulates through your baby’s...
Trimester 3
By the third trimester, the baby is having regular periods of rest and activity. It frequently changes the way it is lying, kicks and moves to find its own comfortable positions in the uterus. Your baby's brain and nervous system will be fully formed by now and its lungs are continuing to mature.
Chances of getting pregnant.
Chances of getting pregnant What are my chances of getting pregnant in any given month? For a healthy, fertile couple where both partners are under the age of 35, the chance of getting pregnant straight away is actually pretty low –...
10 things to make your pregnancy truly unforgettable.
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