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than the rest of her body. The eyes now move closer together, away from the sides of the head and the ears move into their normal position.Your baby’s intestines, originally developed in the umbilical cord, now withdraw into your baby’s abdomen

These days most women are aware of the key elements that will help or harm a baby's fetal development, from what they eat to their working conditions, to toxins like cigarettes and alcohol. However, a new study has also sent a timely reminder

Your baby is now around 30 centimetres long and weighs in at nearly 600 grammes, 1.3lbs. This is the week when her nostrils will begin to open and the blood vessels in the lung develop, preparing your baby for the time when she will need to breathe

for a while longer.NB: All pregnancies are different and fetal growth rates vary, this is meant only as an approximate guide to development. If you have any concerns about your developing pregnancy then speak to your doctor. Caring for your pregnancy

in pregnancy, it’s a good excuse to leave washing the china to someone else.NB: All pregnancies are different and fetal growth rates vary, this is meant only as an approximate guide to development. If you have any concerns about your developing pregnancy

doctor right away.NB: All pregnancies are different and fetal growth rates vary, this is meant only as an approximate guide to development. If you have any concerns about your developing pregnancy then speak to your doctor. Your pregnancy

are different and fetal growth rates vary, this is meant only as an approximate guide to development. If you have any concerns about your developing pregnancy then speak to your doctor. Being prepared Reading up - Any of you girls got any suggestions

. Did you miss out on what was happening to your baby last week? Take a look at fetal development - week 27. Your baby now weighs around 900 grams or 2lbs. She is probably now at the peak of her activity, before the space she has to play in begins

but will begin to smooth out over time as he develops more muscles and puts on fat. Permanent teeth buds are now appearing in your baby's gums.Your baby’s chances of survival if born prematurely have increased by 3-4% every day over the last week, and 24 weeks