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Your baby’s head may begin to move down or engage into your pelvis about this time. You will find that breathing is easier once your baby’s head is engaged, as your baby’s bottom will no longer be pressing up against your lungs. Your pattern of sleep may be troubled and you may find it hard […] Read more
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Pregnancy, Week 34-37
At your checkups, the doctor or midwife will check on the growth of your baby and ask if your baby is moving or kicking regularly. You may find that you need to urinate (pass water) more often as your baby’s head is pushing on your bladder. When you laugh, sneeze or cough, you may lose […] Read more
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The Third Trimester
During this last 3 months of pregnancy, you may be worried or anxious about labour and wish for the time before the birth to go quickly. You will probably gain about 5 kilograms during this stage. Much of this weight will be from your baby, but you will also gain extra weight from the amniotic fluid, […] Read more
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Pregnancy, Week 19-24
Any time now, you may feel your baby moving or kicking, like a faint tickling or fluttering. If this is not your first baby, you may have noticed these movements earlier. The fundus (top of your uterus) is now at navel level and your doctor or midwife will feel your abdomen to check the size […] Read more
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The Second trimester
During the next 3 months of your pregnancy you will probably put on about 6 kilograms, even though your unborn baby will only weigh about 1 kilogram by the end of this part of your pregnancy. The other weight will be in the placenta, your uterus, breasts and extra blood. Week 13-18 Many women find […] Read more