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Week by Week Pregnancy Guide

Our week by week pregnancy guide is full of expert information about each week and month, including what to expect as your body changes and baby grows.
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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 Months Pregnant
It's still early days but congratulations on making it to your second month of pregnancy.
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3 Months Pregnant
You are officially at the end of your first trimester!
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4 Months Pregnant
Welcome to your second trimester of pregnancy.
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5 Months 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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What is the fourth trimester?
It's not uncommon to hear about the fourth trimester. It relates to the baby's care after they're born - from birth until they're three months of age. 
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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 Ultrasound
Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to the world of pregnancy ultrasounds.
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7 Week Ultrasound
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 Ultrasound
An 8 week ultrasound can be both exciting and a bit scary.
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9 Week Ultrasound
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 Embarrassing 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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