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Fetal development: Week 12
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:23:24
All the esssentials
descending back into the pelvis shortly before birth. You may see a dark line of pigmentation, the linea nigra, forming along the midline of your abdomen. Your 12-week scan should enable you to hear the baby’s heart beat and be reassured that everything
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 2nd Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:24:15
What you can expect and what you need to prepare for over these months
Month Four | Month Five | Month six The Fourth MonthWelcome to your second trimester! This is usually the part of pregnancy that women enjoy most as the 12-week scan - and the most critical phase of fetal development - is safely behind them
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Fetal Development: How Your Baby Grows
By ThinkBaby on 24/03/2009 01:50:37
Understand more about what's going on with your growing pregnancy bump
's great to take folic acid while you are still trying for a baby.)Arms and legs These form in week seven, with ankles and wrists developing in week 10. Fingernails and toenails begin to appear at week 12, with the digits moving freely at week 16.Nose
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Fetal development: Week 13
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:20:29
Eyes and ears
Image of 12-week fetus courtesy of BabybondWant to see a bigger pic?Your baby will now be between 6.5 and 9cm long and weigh between 14 and 20 grammes. Her head now takes up about half the length of her body and from here on in will grow more slowly
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 1st Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:06:19
What to expect and what to plan for in the first trimester
in mind that weeks 6-12 are the most critical for your baby's development and it's wise to avoid alcohol completely at this time - have a read of our tips for cutting out the booze to help.When at your booking-in appointment with your midwife (or GP
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Fetal development: Week 10
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:35:07
No longer a tadpole
as an approximate guide to development. If you have any concerns about your developing pregnancy then speak to your doctor. Caring for your pregnancy Avoiding alcohol- Weeks 6 - 12 are critical to your baby's organ development and it's important to avoid
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Fetal development: Week 9
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:37:49
Hands and feet
... blogs Barb for week nine.You know you won't have that figure long, so it's a good idea to enjoy while you can, and why not keep a record of all the changes in your own blog? Other weeks 1-4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15
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Week by week guide to fetal development
By ThinkBaby on 22/10/2009 01:07:51
A look at what's happening inside your womb and to you over the forty weeks of pregnancy
baby is born you can choose to receive monthly Baby Development newsletters in the same way.The first trimesterWeeks: 1-4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 The early stages of preganancy will be dominated by you getting used to the idea
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Fetal development: Week 7
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 11:04:40
Head and body become distinct
?- If you're a keen sportswoman you're probably wondering whether it's safe to continue your exercise programme.Crucial time to avoid alcohol - Weeks 6 - 12 are the most crucial weeks for your baby's development and the period when it's most important
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Fetal development: Week 11
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:25:58
Vital organs are in place
the movements.What’s happening with Mum?By now you will have booked your 12-week scan and will soon have the chance of hearing your baby’s heartbeat. You may also want to think about whether to undergo antenatal screening to check for abnormalities, particularly
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