Pregnancy & Support
Fetal Development
Understand how your baby grows and develops throughout pregnancy, from early milestones to movements and size.
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Baby Development
A clear guide to baby development during pregnancy, from early organ formation to movement, growth and the changes that happen before birth.
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Baby heartbeat
Learn when a baby's heartbeat may be checked in pregnancy, how midwives monitor it, what scan findings can mean, and when to seek maternity advice.
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Baby hiccups
Learn what baby hiccups can feel like during pregnancy, why you may notice rhythmic movements, and when a change in your baby's movements needs advice.
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Baby kicks
Learn when baby kicks usually begin, what fetal movements can feel like, how patterns change in pregnancy and when reduced movement needs urgent advice.
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Baby size by week
See how baby size changes through pregnancy, with a week-by-week guide to approximate length, growth and how maternity teams monitor development.
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Everything you need to know about placenta
Learn what the placenta does during pregnancy, where it can be positioned, how it is checked, and which placental problems may need extra maternity care.
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Everything you need to know about umbilical cord
Learn what the umbilical cord does in pregnancy, how it connects baby and placenta, what happens after birth, and which cord problems need urgent care.