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31 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
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31 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

At 31 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a leaf of kale. They will start getting into position for birth soon. Learn more.

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32 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

Your baby is still developing as you head into the final lap, but it’s mostly perfecting and polishing from here on out. They are getting ready to meet you!

33 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
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33 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

About six weeks. That’s how long you’ve got left before you get to meet the little person growing inside you. Amazing, right? We think so. Read on to know more about this week. 

34 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
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34 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

Things are slowing down a little in your belly now. That’s because everything is getting close to being developed! Your baby is around 30 cm from head to bottom and weighs over 2 kilos.

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35 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

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.

36 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
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36 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

From now until your little gem makes their grand entrance, your baby will continue to grow.  They are already 34cm long from head to bottom and weighs about 2.5 kilograms!

37 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3
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37 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

Your baby tends to keep their head down, arms crossed, and legs folded up on their chest as there’s not much room to move around. They’ll be very glad to get out and stretch!

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38 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

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. 

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39 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 3

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! Read more about this next to last week.   

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4 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Almost one month already! There are lots of things happening inside you this week.

5 fun tummy-time moves
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0-4 months

5 Fun Tummy-Time Moves

Making sure your baby is active is important for their health.

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5 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Though only around the size of a sesame seed, your baby is growing by leaps and bounds. Relatively speaking!

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6 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Your baby’s growth is in overdrive right about now. So many exciting developments in such a tiny little being!

Safe Food Preparation
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4-6 months

Food Safety Rules for Families

Follow these stay-safe principles when you’re shopping or preparing food for your baby.

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7 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Your baby is already a pretty impressive 10 mm long.  Though you won’t feel it yet, they’re on the move.

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8 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

About the size of a kidney bean, your little one measures about 1.3 cm long. Learn more about this week.

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9 Weeks Pregnant - Trimester 1

Two hearts beat as one, as the song says. In actual fact, your baby’s heart is beating just fine on its own and your little one is growing quickly.

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6-9 months

Adventures in Feeding: New Tastes, New Textures, New Techniques

Now that your baby is 8 to 10 months old, has enjoyed first tastes, and is becoming more experienced at eating, it’s time to move on to lumpy foods and helping them learn to feed themselves.

Baby activities for special bonding: Happy playtime ideas for your 4-6-month-old
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4-6 months

Baby Activities: Bonding Playtime Ideas For Your 4-6-Month-Old

Follow these five ideas to fit fun games into your baby’s routine that will help with their development too.

Baby activities: Happy playtime ideas for your 6-8-month-old
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6-9 months

Baby Activities: Happy Playtime Ideas For Your 6-8-Month-Old

Here are five ideas to pass the time with your baby at home —with not a screen in sight!

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4-6 months

Baby Bottle Feeding Equipment

If you have decided to bottle feed your baby, there is some equipment which you will need. Thorough cleaning and sterilising of the feeding equipment is most important!

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0-4 months

Baby Eczema

The skin is your baby’s largest organ and plays a really important role in protecting your little one from external bacteria and infections.

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0-4 months

Understanding Baby Fever

One of the biggest concerns that parents have is when their baby has a fever. It is also a common reason why parents seek medical advice for their infant. 

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0-4 months

Baby Formula Feeding Problems & Concerns

Most formula fed babies will be very happy on the baby formula you choose. However, it’s important to know that not all formulas suit all babies.

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How early do pregnancy symptoms start?

Significant hormonal changes occur when you fall pregnant which cause early pregnancy symptoms to start for most at about 4-6 weeks after you conceive.

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Is heartburn a sign of early pregnancy?

Heartburn is not commonly listed as one of the signs of early pregnancy, it’s usually a symptom of later pregnancy caused by the baby pushing on your diaphragm.

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Is headache a sign of early pregnancy?

Headaches are commonly experienced by many women, and can be caused by multiple factors, so it’s difficult to attribute pregnancy to its cause.

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Is bloating a sign of early pregnancy?

Bloating fits into one of the more uncommon early pregnancy symptoms, however that doesn’t mean it’s not possible.

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How soon can you feel pregnancy symptoms after ovulation?

After ovulation, if your egg is fertilised, you may start feeling the common symptoms of pregnancy any time beyond this point.

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1-2 years

How to boost toddler immune system for daycare?

Exposure to some foreign bacteria and bugs from birth plays an important role in strengthening your child’s immune system.

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What not to do in the first month of pregnancy?

As soon as you fall pregnant, there are some things that will need to stop.

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Can you fly 1 month pregnant?

For most women, there is usually no reason for restricting flying during the first month of pregnancy.