in the car ready for the return tripNB: 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. Pregnancy

there now, baby is almost ready and so, most likely, are you! You can find out lots more about these final weeks of labour in our special article.NB: All pregnancies are different and fetal growth rates vary, this is meant only as an approximate guide

.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. Preparing for birth Perineal massage - If you

20-week fetus - Image courtesy of BabybondWant to see a bigger pic?Your baby is now around 19 centimetres long and weighs about 300 grammes, around 0.6lbs. Her heartbeat is much stronger now and you may be able to feel it yourself if you lie quietly

have felt the first flutters of your baby's movements by now, if not, don't worry, many mums, particularly first-timers, don't feel anything until after week 20.NB: All pregnancies are different and fetal growth rates vary, this is meant only

mothers. And of course, we’d love to see a picture of your newborn in the parent’s gallery! 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

Pregnancy is an experience like no other, but it can be hard to imagine just what’s going on in there! Our guide explains how your baby develops week by week, so you can savour every moment. And don't forget you can sign up for FREE fetal

When you become a member of ThinkBaby you are given the chance to receive weekly Fetal Development newsletters. These e-mails contain information on how your baby is growing in the womb, advice on what to expect at your current stage of pregnancy

develop into the support system for your growing baby, the placenta, the other half of the bundle of cells will become the baby itself, and is now called the embryo. This process of implantation is usually completed by the end of week four of your

look at how your baby is doing, week by week, and to find out about how your body changes, don't miss our Week by Week Guide to Fetal Development. You can also get weekly update emails.