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You're 17 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:42
You might be feeling your baby's fluttering movements. What other amazing things can you look forward to this week?
if there are no health issues. If you are flying, remember to wear anti DVT socks to help with circulation.What to buy this weekFabulous flatties. The extra weight of your uterus might make you feel a little off-balance, if so choose sensible footwear to help you cope
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You're 10 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:49
You may not have announced your pregnancy news yet, but there are plenty of signs, from morning sickness to tighter jeans! What else can you expect this week?
What your baby is doingYour baby is growing really rapidly now and by the end of this week he’ll be around 4cm long – the size of a strawberry. It’s actually starting to get more difficult to measure your baby’s length as his legs are curled up
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You're 5 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:54
You're at the beginning of an incredible journey. What can you expect this week?
What your baby is doingYour baby-to-be is about the size of a poppy seed, and is changing shape again this week. From a disc-like shape, your embryo is becoming more cylindrical with the development of a head and a tail, a bit like a tiny shrimp
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You're 40 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:19
While your baby could arrive any day, be prepared to go past your due date. What else can you expect this week?
baby won’t be considered technically post-term, or late, until you’ve reached 42 weeks.Miscalculation in the due date is one common reason for babies being born ‘late’ and your doctor will take this into consideration before deciding whether to induce
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You're 35 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:24
What incredible things can you expect to happen this week?
What your baby is doingBy the end of this week, your baby will be 33cm from crown to rump – that’s about as big as baking tray. While she won’t grow much in length, she’ll put down more body fat, and will weigh around 2.5kg.If your baby were
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You're 34 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:25
You're part way through your third trimester now, so what does this week hold?
What your baby is doingBy the end of the week, your baby will be about the size of a slotted spoon, measuring 32cm from crown to rump, or 44cm from top to toe.There is a risk that the umbilical cord could wrap itself around your baby’s neck, but don
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You're 33 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:26
You might be feeling big and beautiful - or big and bloated - but what can you expect to happen this week?
What your baby is doingBy the end of this week, your baby will be 30cm from crown to rump, or 43cm from top to toe. Next time you grab a cucumber from your fridge, take a good look at it – that’s about the size of your baby. He’s continuing to build
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You're 30 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:29
What amazing things can you and your developing baby expect this week?
At this stage of pregnancy many women experience mild edema - swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. This is a common at 30 weeks so there’s no need for concern if your feet or ankles swell occasionally, particularly when it’s hot or if you have been
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You’re 28 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:31
You're third trimester is now well underway. What can you expect this week?
first, second or later!What’s going on in your lifeIf you’ve been putting it off then now’s the time to think about making room in your house for your new arrival. Are you decorating a room specially for your baby? Remember, that for the first few weeks
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You’re 25 weeks pregnant
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2009 11:04:34
Your uterus is now the size of a football! What other amazing things are happening this week?
What your baby is doingYour baby is about 22cm long (around the size of a loaf of bread) and is approximately 700g in weight. He’s still looking quite thin as his fat stores make up only 1% of his total body weight at this stage.Inside your baby’s gums his permanent teeth are beg...
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