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What happens once you've found out you're pregnant - your first appointment
By Kyrsty Hazell on 25/02/2011 15:26:25
Here's what to expect from your first doctor's or midwife appointment
?Midwives aim to see pregnant women before 12 weeks, so your the first visit will probably be within the first six to eight weeks depending on how early on you’re pregnant. A follow-up booking will be penciled in at 10 to 12 weeks of pregnancy.What happens
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Pregnancy: 40 Great Weeks!
By ThinkBaby on 06/08/2009 01:43:35
Your at-a-glance guide to what's happening to you and your baby
to supportive forum chats) about all of the health and well-being issues you might need to know about. But here we give you a quick tour of your 40 weeks… and don't forget you can sign up to our weekly fetal development emails! Just pregnant?You probably won
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Fetal development - week 40
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 15:01:18
The waiting game
with Mum?By now you’re probably more than a little bored with being pregnant and are impatiently waiting for labour to start. As the days go by try not to get too het-up about your approaching due date, although we know that’s easier said than done. Most
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Top tips for conception
By Sara Mackenzie on 29/04/2010 17:15:24
When trying to get pregnant, there's plenty you can do to boost your chances of conception. While there's no guaranteed formula, here are the key things you can try...
, building up to three or four sessions of at least 20 minutes each week. Find out more about getting fit for conception.Cut out toxinsAlcohol, smoking and other drugs can all affect fertility and many could damage the foetus if you do become pregnant. If you
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Blood tests in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/04/2006 15:43:15
From routine booking in tests to the triple test: what to expect from blood tests in pregnancy and what they're all for
is injections of anti-D immunoglobulin (anti-D) at 28 and 34 weeks to prevent your body from producing antibodies against your baby's blood cells.Rubella (German Measles) - Testing for Rubella in early pregnancy is routine because of the very high risk
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Pregnancy month-by-month: Third Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2009 01:58:16
What you can expect and what you need to prepare for over these months
These articles contain information on how your baby is growing in the womb week-by-week, advice on what to expect at your current stage of pregnancy and top tips on how to combat common problems such as morning sickness.Fetal development week-by-week: 28 | 29
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Preparing for a premature birth
By Maria Muennich on 23/10/2008 01:13:47
Whether you have months or only hours, there are a several things you can do to prepare for a premature delivery and try to make it as personal as possible
other parents and babies - especially the older babies who are close to coming out - was hugely reassuring... says TB member Jeremy, dad to Finn born at 28 weeksGet to know the neonatal unit if possible - If your premature baby needs special care
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Your top 10 worries sorted!
By Becky Seery on 06/12/2009 01:17:19
Our stress-free guide to overcoming your mum-to-be anxieties
bringing their newborn home for the first time. It’s a steep learning curve, but you’ll be supported by your midwife for the first couple of weeks, and after that you'll have the health visitor on hand for advice. You’ll also be making plenty of baby
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