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Week by week
The 40 weeks leading up to the birth of your baby are full of fascinating milestones, physical transformations that will amaze you, and a sense of anticipation that grows as the big day approaches.
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Early pregnancy
Even before you’ve missed a period, you may suspect – or hope – you are pregnant. Usually, the signs of early pregnancy are obvious. Nausea, a bloated tummy, period pain-like cramps, fuller breasts, and loss of sexual desire, are all symptoms of early pregnancy. However, some women don’t even notice they have a baby on the way. Their symptoms of pregnancy don’t become obvious for weeks or even months after conception!
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Pregnancy care
It is so important that you receive adequate pregnancy care from the earliest stage onwards. Nearly 1 in 3 women may experience some kind of complication during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy complications
The majority of pregnant women progress through their pregnancies without problems, though – for all sorts of reasons – some do not. Complications can arise at any stage of pregnancy and pose different grades of risk to the health and well-being of a mother and her baby. If managed carefully, these risks can often be reduced.
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Baby needs
Pregnancy allows you 9 months to prepare yourself for the exciting times ahead, and to read up on all the queries you may have.
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Baby nursery
It’s very exciting to plan your baby’s room – and pregnancy is the ideal time to do it. When your baby arrives you’re likely to be way too busy or sleep-deprived to want to do much planning and decorating.
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