Know Your Pregnancy

Dos and Donts in Pregnancy

Being pregnant and expecting a newborn is an exciting time for mothers-to-be as well as family and friends. From conception to childbirth, the actions of the mother have an impact on the fetus. Therefore, there is a responsibility that needs to be presumed by her in order to minimize any risks and strive for optimal […]

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What is High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy?

Basics of Ovulation (What is ovulation, when do you ovulate) Ovulation is the process where an egg is released from one of the ovaries of a woman in the middle of her menstrual cycle. The released egg travels down the fallopian tube, where it might get fertilized by sperm. This is the period of the […]

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Heartburn in Pregnancy

It is a common occurrence that affects up to 45% of all pregnant women at some point or another. Often called acid reflux or acid indigestion, it refers to the burning sensation that starts in your chest and travels up your oesophagus or food pipe towards your mouth. Acid reflux during pregnancy can happen at […]

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Healthy Eating When Pregnant

While maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is a must for all individuals irrespective of age and gender, healthy eating when pregnant is especially important. It ensures that both you and your baby are in the best of health as growth occurs in the womb. There is no need to go on a special diet […]

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Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

Some of the most common conditions faced by women during pregnancy. Often referred to as ‘morning sickness, these episodes of nausea and vomiting can occur at any time of the day and, in some cases, may make it difficult for the woman even to perform basic, daily activities. While up to 70-80% of all pregnant […]

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Ovulation Calendar

This method helps predict the fertile days in women with regular menstrual cycles. It works by tracking the length of the menstrual cycle over several months to predict the fertility window.   Ovulation is when one of the ovaries releases an egg in the middle of the menstrual cycle. The days leading up to ovulation […]

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Trimester Chart

  • 4

    Weeks 1 - 4

    During the first week, women are still going through their last menstrual cycle before pregnancy. The uterus is shedding its lining, and the last month’s unfertilized is being shed through the period. As the period ends, more eggs are maturing in the ovaries for the next cycle.

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  • 9

    Weeks 5 - 9

    The embryo has burrowed deep into the uterine wall by this time, and women might experience week 5 pregnancy cramps. The embryo that is about 2mm in size now has cells that will form into all the major organs, and it is within the amniotic sac- a bag of fluid that will protect the fetus. Some of the earliest systems to develop are the brain, spinal cord and face.

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  • 13

    Weeks 10 - 13

    The fetus by 10 weeks is about 3.5 cm long and weighs about 8g. The tail and their tadpole-like appearance have disappeared, and they are starting to look more human. Although the internal organs have developed, they are not functional yet. Their face has developed lips, nostrils and ears, while on the inside, the jaw bone is starting to develop teeth.

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1nd Trismester

  • 19

    Weeks 14 - 19

    Week 14 The pregnancy 14 weeks baby size is about 11cm long and weighs close to 45g. The organs have formed in the body, and some have started functioning. The fetus’s face is starting to become more recognizable with the eyes fully developed and protected by eyelids that are still fused. The fingers and toes have formed with growing nails.

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  • 22

    Weeks 20 - 22

    Week 20 As the pregnancy progresses to the fifth month, the fetus is close to 16cm long and weighs around 320g. They are quite active by now, and most women begin to feel their pregnancy 20 weeks baby movement frequently. They are able to hear sounds from within the body and outside the womb, although their ears still haven’t developed completely.

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  • 27

    Weeks 23 - 27

    Week 27 By week 27, the fetus weighs more than 900g and will be about 36cm long. Their muscles continue to develop, and the body looks proportionate for the first time. They will continue to put on more weight in the upcoming weeks.

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2nd Trismester

  • 31

    Weeks 28 - 31

    Week 31 By week 31, the fetus is 41cm long and weighs close to 1.5 kg. It has gained lots of muscle mass and fat deposition, making it look slightly plump. The brain continues to develop rapidly and is now controlling most of the body. They can open their eyes and focus and even respond to startling noises or intense light.

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  • 36

    Weeks 36

    Week 36 By this time, the fetus is curled up in the uterus as there is little room left to move about freely. The pregnancy week 36 baby weight is close to 2.5kg, and they measure over 45cm. Their lungs and digestive system have developed fully at this stage to enable them to survive being born prematurely.

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  • 40

    Week 40

    Week 40 By week 40 of pregnancy, the fetus is fully developed and weighs a little over 3.5kg, and measures about 50cm; however, healthy full-term babies can vary in weight from 2.9kg to 4.2kg. Their movements just before the approaching days of labour can slow down because of the limited space in the uterus.

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