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A week-by-week guide
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First Trimester Checks These involve blood and urine tests that check your general health and ensure that you are not harbouring any infections or diseases that might pose a risk to your baby.
Read Everything you need to know about first-trimester antenatal tests

Pregnancy Calendar:
week-by-week information

Your body is rapidly undergoing new and exciting changes every day. Our pregnancy calendar walks you through the journey from week 4 to week 40. Its our step-by-step guide to every gurgle, kick, and craving!

Oh that queasy feeling!

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Oh that queasy feeling!Feeling nauseous? You're not alone. More than half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. The good news: It usually ends after the first trimester. In the meantime, here are strategies that can help.
Coping with morning sickness

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Eat this, don't eat that -- when you're pregnant, it seems everyone has advice on what you should and should not munch on. Here, simple guidelines from the experts to help you navigate the nutrition maze.
Healthy eating during pregnancy

A guide to the first 12 weeks

Just discovered you are having a baby? Congratulations! If you are looking for advice and support, here is our Guide to the first 12 weeks. It was created together with the Irish Practice Nurses Association, to help you navigate becoming a mother.
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How to avoid unecessary risksDos and Don'ts For Mums-to-Be What do cats, gardening and soft cheese have in common? They, along with a few other things, can present a risk to your pregnancy. It's important for you to know what items and activities to avoid over the next seven months.
Read How to avoid unecessary risks

What should I eat?

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FOOD FACTS Start as you mean to go on and put a stop to bad eating habits. Maintaining a balanced diet throughout pregnancy is imperative. Well-planned meals and nourishing snacks should be the order of the day from here on in.
Read What should I eat?

How long can I keep working

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How long can I keep workingStay Comfortable at Work As long as you are having no complications, you should be able to continue working right up to the final weeks or even days of your pregnancy. But make sure you schedule in regular rest times (15 minutes is often enough) when you can switch off from the daily grind and tune into your baby's world.
Read How long can I keep working
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Nothing Like the First Time As you've no doubt already discovered, every pregnancy is unique. Your body adapts differently each time to the changes in hormones, and your shape will differ because your stomach and pelvic muscles have already been through the big stretch. But perhaps the biggest difference is that this time you're not just a pregnant mum, you're also looking after a busy little person who has no understanding of your need to rest nor of the changes that will take place in a few months.
Read Will my pregnancy be the same this time round?
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THE BEGINNINGS OF LIFE Other than tender swollen breasts and perhaps some morning sickness, there are few external clues to the busy work going on inside you. But over the past 9 weeks your little one has grown from a single cell to about a 2cm long foetus that wiggles and twists, with a circulatory system already in place and a heart that's beating.
Read How your little one is shaping up

Pregnancy Calendar Week 9

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Your baby is starting to move now, though you won't be able to feel her for a while yet. In the meantime, learn which exercises you should be doing to keep yourself healthy throughout your pregnancy.
Learn more about your 9th week of pregnancy

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What's your baby-to-be up to this week? Download the Pregnancy Widget and start following your baby's development with regular updates and tips.
* Please note that the Pregnancy Widget may not work on work place computer or behind a proxy server.

Pregnancy Calendar Week 8

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Your baby's the size of a large peanut with tiny, webbed fingers and toes. Are you ready for your first prenatal visit? Wondering when to tell family and friends your big news? Here's what you need to know.
Learn more about your 8th week of pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar Week 7

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Your baby's brain is taking shape, and tiny limbs are beginning to form. To protect him from toxoplasmosis, learn what precautions to take if you have a pet cat, prepare meat, or enjoy steaks and burgers.
Learn more about your 7th week of pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar Week 6

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While your baby still looks a bit like a tiny tadpole, major organs are developing. In the meantime, tender breasts and morning sickness may have you thinking, Wow, this pregnancy's for real!
Learn more about your 6th week of pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar Week 5

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As your baby's heart takes its first stuttering beats, your emotions are probably running the gamut -- excitement, joy, anxiety, fear. Here's how to take care of yourself and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Learn more about your 5th week of pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar Week 12

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By the end of this week, all your baby's major organs and body structures will be complete. If you haven't already, now is the time to discuss important prenatal screening tests with your doctor or midwife.
Learn more about your 12th week of pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar Week 10

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This is a big week for your baby's eyes, ears, and teeth. Meanwhile, your heart has begun pumping more blood through your veins. Learn how to improve circulation and prevent varicose veins.
Learn more about your 10th week of pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar Week 4

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Your baby is about the size of a poppy seed, and a missed period or a little spotting may be the only sign that you're pregnant. How accurate are home pregnancy tests? Read on for the answer.
Learn more about your 4th week of pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar Week 11

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Your baby's heartbeat is now loud enough to hear with a Doppler at a prenatal visit. Your doctor or midwife will also want to run several blood tests, including one for the Rhesus (Rh) factor. Learn why!
Learn more about your 11th week of pregnancy