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The first time you become a mother can be an exhilarating experience. One of the last things most mums expect to feel though, is a sense of loneliness.
Your baby is about the size of a grapefruit! Have you felt her move or kick yet? If not, you should be able to in the next weeks!
The start of your second trimester is the start of lots of new development milestones for your baby.
The first trimester of your pregnancy – the first 12 weeks – can be an exciting time. This tiny little being is growing inside you. You probably have lots of questions.
You might have felt a few contractions already and were wondering if that was “it”. Don’t worry, you won’t miss the start of labour!
Two more weeks! Yes, it’s true, you and your little one will soon be making each other’s acquaintance. Everything is pretty much in place. Read more about this week.
Your baby tends to keep his head down, arms crossed, and legs folded up on his chest as there’s not much room to move around. He’ll be very glad to get out and stretch!
From now until she makes her grand entrance, your baby will continue to put on about a half a pound per week, or around 220 g. She is already 47 cm long and weighs 2.7 kg!
In about a month, you’ll be holding that little bundle of joy in your arms. Until then, there’s still lots of polishing and refinement going on inside you. Read more about this week.
About the size of a grape, your little one measures about 15 mm, but in a sitting position now. In other words, from his coccyx to the crown of his head. Learn more about this week.
Two hearts beat as one, as the song says. In actual fact, your baby’s heart is beating just fine on its own. Read more about this week.
You are already at week 10 of your pregnancy. Still another 29 weeks to go before you get to meet your little love. Learn more about what’s going on this week.
If you could look inside, you’d see thin little hairs developing on your baby’s eyebrows and above her lip. Don’t worry if you’re having a girl, they’re very fine!
You’re coming to the end of your first trimester. Congratulations!
Time’s up! If he hasn’t already, your baby will arrive in the next few days. If he doesn’t come out voluntarily, your doctor might give him a little nudge.
You’re at the very beginning of the journey. You can’t see anything yet, but that doesn’t mean there’s isn’t a whole lot going on.
Almost one month already! There are lots of things happening inside you this week.
Though only around the size of a pea, your baby is growing by leaps and bounds. Relatively speaking!
Your baby’s growth is in overdrive right about now. So many exciting developments on such a tiny little being! Read more about this week.
Your baby is already a pretty impressive 15 mm long. Though you won’t feel it yet, she’s on the move.
Baby Teething Signs and Relief
Teething begins at different times for different babies. Most babies start by 6 months. The first tooth usually appears in the middle of the lower jaw, known as the bottom front teeth.
Recovery after cesarean section: avenues for reflection
As with any surgery, re-establishing a caesarean section takes time and requires personal care.
Back pain during pregnancy is due to strain caused by the weight of your growing baby. By practicing good posture, you could relieve as well as prevent some of this pain. Here’s how: