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Week 36 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

You are now in the ninth and final month of your pregnancy – with only a few weeks left of this pregnancy. Reaching this milestone can be a bit of a shock and overwhelming – which is understandable, but also remember how far you have come, how much your baby has grown and how you … Continued

March 14, 2022

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Week 35 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

You are now well into the 8th month of your pregnancy and must be feeling like the end is finally in sight!  You’re still maybe 5 or more weeks to go but may even be holding your baby in your arms in 2 weeks’ time. Remember babies rarely arrive on their due date – a … Continued

March 8, 2022

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Week 34 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

With 6 weeks (maybe a few less or more depending on when baby decides to arrive) left of your pregnancy, you should ideally start thinking about creating your birth plan and preparing for the labour and birth.  The best way of preparing is being informed and organised.  If you haven’t already, this is a great … Continued

March 8, 2022

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Week 33 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

At 33 weeks of pregnancy you are now counting down the days towards your due date and looking forward to meeting your baby.  It’s not uncommon to feel like you are juggling many plates at this stage in pregnancy – if you are still working- you probably have lots of loose ends to tie up … Continued

March 8, 2022

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Pregnancy Week by Week

By Amina Hatia RM

First Trimester Congratulations! If you’ve arrived here, you are either newly pregnant or planning a pregnancy and thinking ahead. The first trimester is a period of so many changes and developments – both for you and baby, both physical and emotional – so be prepared for a real roller coaster journey as your pregnancy symptoms … Continued

March 8, 2022

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Week 32 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

You should be having regular antenatal appointments with your midwife in your third trimester – with an appointment around 32 weeks to check your wellbeing and ensure all is well with baby. Alongside the regular checks of blood pressure, urine, measuring the size of your bump / baby, and listening to your baby, your midwife … Continued

March 1, 2022

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Week 31 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

At 31 weeks pregnant you are now into the 7th month of being pregnant – 7 months of changes and adaptations, watching your body change and your baby grow and develop! At this stage in your pregnancy, it’s an ideal time to start planning ahead – for the labour and birth and life with a … Continued

March 1, 2022

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Week 30 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

You only have 10 weeks to go now until your official estimated due date – and the next few weeks will probably pass quickly as you undergo lots of changes physically as well as to your lifestyle such as getting ready for the big day ahead – whenever that may be! It’s important to remember … Continued

March 1, 2022

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Week 29 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

Week 29 is the earliest you can start maternity leave in the UK, though in reality for many, they’ll be waiting a fair few weeks before taking their maternity leave. It’s an individual decision – and of course depends on the kind of work you do, if you have support at home, and practical things … Continued

March 1, 2022

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Week 28 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

And just like that, you are now in the third trimester of your pregnancy – a mere 3 months away from your due date and maybe even less (or a week or two more!) in meeting your baby. This week you will have a routine 28-week appointment with your midwife to check your blood pressure, … Continued

February 14, 2022

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