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Stages Of Pregnancy

The 40 weeks leading up to the birth of your baby is full of fascinating milestones, physical transformations, and a growing sense of anticipation as the big day approaches.
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Week by Week
1-Week-Pregnant
As exciting as this sounds, the reality of being 1 week pregnant isn't all that wonderful.
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2-Weeks-Pregnant
It is still not time to get too excited about your pregnancy just yet.
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3-Weeks-Pregnant
Congratulations, you are now officially pregnant.
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4-Weeks-Pregnant
It s implantation time! This week the embryo, which is now called a blastocyst, has found its way to the uterus and is looking for a suitable place to nestle in for the next 36 weeks or so.
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5-Weeks-Pregnant
By the time you are 5 weeks pregnant, you may be getting very suspicious there is something going on.
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Month by Month
1 Month Pregnant
Whether your home pregnancy test is positive or your doctor has just confirmed it, congratulations - you’re officially pregnant! You are at the beginning of an incredible journey that will see you and your developing baby go through some serious changes.
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2 Month Pregnant
It's still early days but congratulations on making it to your second month of pregnancy.
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3 Month Pregnant
You are officially at the end of your first trimester!
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4 Month Pregnant
Welcome to your second trimester of pregnancy.
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5 Month Pregnant
This month you'll really start to feel your little one s presence in your uterus.
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Trimesters
Pregnancy Trimesters
Congratulations, you're pregnant! If this is your first time, you're in for one hell of a ride!
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First Trimester
The first trimester of pregnancy covers between weeks 1-13, or the first three calendar months.
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Second Trimester
Welcome to your second trimester.
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Third Trimester
You are probably feeling as if you ve reached a significant milestone by this stage.
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Fourth Trimester
Congratulations, your baby has finally arrived! The next few months are going to be very special.
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Ultrasounds & Scans
Ultrasound
Most women will have at least one pregnancy ultrasound, either in very early stages of their pregnancy or at around 20 weeks of gestation.
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6-Week
Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to the world of pregnancy ultrasounds.
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7-Week
It s common for women to have a 7 week ultrasound and for many, it s their first real look at their baby.
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8-Week
An 8 week ultrasound can be both exciting and a bit scary.
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9-Week
Every pregnant woman is offered ultrasound scans during pregnancy.
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Early Stages of Pregnancy
5 key milestones in your first pregnancy
Being pregnant for the first time is one of the most eye-opening experiences a woman will go through.
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Pregnant now what
Discovering you re pregnant often brings with it a wave of conflicting emotions.
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Top-Ten-Embarassing Questions
Keeping open lines of communication between you and your midwife will help you to relax and enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible.
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Baby-Checklist
There s no time like the present to start getting organised for your new bundle of joy.
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Symptoms
Before you even suspect you are pregnant, your body will have switched on changes to support the developing embryo.
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