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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: Week 26
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 12:05:53
Look at me!
and pulled stomach ligament – really made me feel rotten. Blogs Isabelle on week 26. It's not too late if you want to start your own blog. Being prepared Antenatal classes - Antenatal classes usually start around this time, so if you haven't already
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30 weeks pregnant. You're three quarters of the way there
By Maria Muennich on 05/08/2008 13:20:13
The due date is looming on the horizon, so it's time to start getting yourself ready
Congratulations! You're 30 weeks pregnant. 3/4 of the way through your pregnancy and from here on in you may feel like you're counting down the weeks to go until your due date. But if your pregnancy has skipped along reasonably quickly until
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Fetal Kick Charts Value Questioned
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/10/2009 00:56:55
Although all pregnant women should be able to feel their babies move beyond 20 weeks, a new study questions the reliability of Fetal Kick Charts
All pregnant women find it reassuring to feel their babies move and whether noticeable movement starts as early as 16 weeks as a fluttering sensation or the first 'kick' doesn't happen until 20 or 21 weeks, by the time most women are into the second
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Fetal development: Week 17
By ThinkBaby on 29/05/2005 20:24:15
The first digestion
for yourself, so why not start your own? Being prepared Antenatal classes - Antenatal classes are an important part of your preparation for your new baby and many fill up early, so might need to check availability soon. Other weeks 1-4 | 5 | 6
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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
The First Month | Month Two | Month Three The First MonthWomen often spend the first few weeks of their pregnancy completely unaware that they they are pregnant. Those not using contraception and actively trying to conceive may be more sensitive
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34 weeks pregnant and counting
By Maria Muennich on 02/09/2008 11:30:18
42 days until your due date - here's what you may be experiencing and what to get ready this week
Just six weeks to go before you reach your due date. Now you're 34 weeks pregnant you should be aware that studies have shown that daily perineal massage is most effective in helping pre-stretch and prepare your perineal tissues for birth
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Fetal development: Week 29
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 11:35:20
The developing senses
’ll also have been learning relaxation techniques in your antenatal classes, so when’s a better time to practice them than when you’re feeling anxious and tired.This week is the first week that you can start your maternity leave.NB: All pregnancies
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Fetal development: Week 20
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 15:24:19
Half-way there!
Image of 19-week fetus courtesy of BabybondWant to see a bigger pic?By the end of this week you'll be half-way though your pregnancy! Your baby is now 17-18 centimetres long and weighs about 280 grammes, over half a pound. Things are about to slow
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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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