Pregnancy Week by Week

Fabulous fast forward pregnancy video

By parentdish.co.uk, Jan 21, 2012

We love this video of a pregnancy speeded up through nine months. It really does show the miracle - and joy - of each pregnancy and birth.

4D scans: "An amazing experience"

By Liz Stansfield, Jan 13, 2012

Claire Stokes, 34 from Bolton had a 4D scan with her third baby, and her twins. She tells us how she found the experience and why she wouldn’t think twice about another

Pregnancy week by week: Week 40

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

Wow, you've made it to week 40 – officially the end of pregnancy, although you're still considered to be 'full term' up to week 42. Hopefully this week you'll go into labour and you'll meet your gorgeous newborn.

Pregnancy week by week: Week 39

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

So your baby is almost here. It’s time to start thinking about life with a new born, including feeding. Are you planning on brestfeeding? We have advice and support for you

Pregnancy week by week: Week 38

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

Are you experiencing an irresistible urge to clear out and clean up? This is the time many mums-to-be find their 'nesting instinct' kicks in and they start preparing the home for the new arrival.

Pregnancy week by week: Week 37

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

If your baby were to arrive this week, the birth would be considered 'full term'. Any time between now and week 42 falls into this category.

Pregnancy week by week: Week 36

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

You might feel a little bit cumbersome now. Water could be your saving grace during the next few weeks: swimming can give you a tremendously liberating feeling of buoyancy and weightlessness

Pregnancy week by week: Week 35

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

You're on the home strait of pregnancy. Birth and motherhood is fast approaching! If you're working, start thinking about whether or not you'll be returning to work.

Pregnancy week by week: Week 34

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

Splashing out on new maternity gear might seem a waste of money as the countdown is now on to your due date. But if you do fancy a change or something more comfier then treat yourself this week.

Pregnancy week by week: Week 33

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

Have you felt any tingling or discomfort in your hands and fingers? Carpal tunnel syndrome, affecting many mums-to-be. Here’s how to cope

Pregnancy week by week: Week 32

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

For working mums-to-be as your maternity leave fast approaches start making plans for leaving work and getting everything sorted at home

Pregnancy week by week: Week 31

By Hilary Pereira, Apr 16, 2011

You might be feeling like your bump can't grow any bigger – although it can and will! Your baby's activity tends to become less vigorous from around now.