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6 Week ultrasound.
Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to the world of pregnancy ultrasounds. From now until about half way through your pregnancy you are likely to have at least two ultrasounds. These will help you and your maternity care provider know more...
7 Week ultrasound.
At around seven weeks of pregnancy, it’s reasonably common for women to have their first ultrasound. This can be for many reasons but the most common is to confirm pregnancy and to check that the embryo is viable and “everything’s...
8 Week ultrasound.
Your eight week ultrasound can be an exciting and apprehensive moment. If this is your first ultrasound you will be understandably anxious. Getting a glimpse of your baby for the first time is big. It’s important to remember that you have...
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Best time to get pregnant.
Best time to get pregnant When is the best time to get pregnant in a woman’s cycle? Getting pregnant has a lot to do with timing. Having sex as close as possible to the day of ovulation (when an egg is released from one of your ovaries)...
Morning sickness during pregnancy.
Morning sickness One of the classic symptoms of early pregnancy is nausea or morning sickness. It’s so common that more than 50% of pregnant women will experience it in some form. However, the term morning sickness is not really a good name...
All you need to know about baby poop.
You as a parent sometimes don’t realise how important it is to learn about your baby’s poop. The colours and textures as well as the frequency can tell you a great deal about your baby's health...
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4 Weeks pregnant - What to expect?
This week you can look forward to implantation! 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. Implantation usually happens at around the...
Polyhydramnios.
Polyhydramnios is a condition where there is too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby. Amniotic fluid starts being produced around twelve days after conception. Its purpose is to support the baby in the uterus and assists in the development of...
How to make your baby shower awww-mazing!
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Pregnancy calendar.
For most women confirmation of their pregnancy brings a range of emotions – surprise, happiness, fear, delight, anxiety and for some, perhaps even disappointment. There is no one “right” way to respond to the fact that you’ll...
7 Weeks pregnant - What to expect ?
Give yourself a pat on the back because you are now officially just over half way through your first trimester. Even though you might not feel your best, and you might not look pregnant yet, remember that your body is working overtime to grow your...
Chances of getting pregnant.
Chances of getting pregnant What are my chances of getting pregnant in any given month? For a healthy, fertile couple where both partners are under the age of 35, the chance of getting pregnant straight away is actually pretty low –...