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First trimester
The first trimester (3 months) of your pregnancy can be a very exciting time. Find out changes to your body and how to stay healthy.
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Miscarriage
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy, usually in the first 3 months or first trimester of pregnancy. It can be very distressing — help is available.
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Pregnancy at week 11
During week 11, you might have your first ultrasound and see your baby for the first time.
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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
A non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a sensitive test to screen for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal disorders early in pregnancy.
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Pregnancy at week 10
Think about the prenatal screening tests you might have, and whether you want a dating scan to confirm your due date.
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Pregnancy at weeks 1 to 4
When you conceive, your body’s hormone levels change, but you may not notice any signs that you’re pregnant yet.
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Pregnancy at week 7
Your baby is now about 1cm long and if you haven’t seen your doctor yet, now is a good time to start your antenatal care.
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Pregnancy at week 12
By week 12, your baby is the size of a plum but fully formed, with their organs, muscles, limbs and bones in place.
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Pregnancy at week 5
You may still wonder, at week 5, if you are pregnant, but you can do a pregnancy test the day after you miss a period.
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Pregnancy at week 9
Your baby is now the size of a peanut. You won't be showing just yet, but you may have put on a little weight.
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