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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So, if you’re reading this, you’ve probably been experiencing signs of pregnancy<\/a> and have found out you’re pregnant! And now you’re curious to know how far along you are or when you’re likely to be due? Do you want to know what your baby looks like in the womb each month? Well, a pregnancy calculator and calendar<\/strong> will show you just that.<\/p>\n

A p<\/strong>regnancy calculator<\/strong> will be able to help you determine how far along you are! And finding a pregnancy calendar<\/strong> will show you how big your baby will be at each month, which is pretty amazing! Your baby will grow from the size of a poppy seed to a pineapple, the body is impressive!<\/p>\n

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Pregnancy Calculator<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]If you are looking to find out how many weeks you’ve been pregnant and when your estimated due date is, you can use the\u00a0NHS calculator.<\/a><\/p>\n

Simply enter when your last period was – day, month and year – and the\u00a0pregnancy calculator<\/strong>\u00a0will deduce how far along you are and when your baby is estimated to be born (bear in mind, babies can come earlier or later than the proposed due date).[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Pregnancy Calendar: How Big Is Your Baby?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here we’ll tell you what your baby’s development is like with accompanying pictures from Pampers![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

1st Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]\n

The embryo has started to grow within the womb lining, and the inner\/outer cells will link to your blood supply and will start preparing to grow.<\/p>\n

At 4 weeks of pregnancy…<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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2nd Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]The embryo will have started to grow some facial features – eyes, nose, mouth and ears. The respiratory organs and their nervous system will also be rapidly growing too.<\/p>\n

At 8 weeks…[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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3rd Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]As you’re coming to the end of your first trimester, your embryo is now a foetus! It will be fully formed, with its organs, muscles and bones in place. There’s still plenty more growing to do though like their soft cartilage bones will be hardening.<\/p>\n

At 12 weeks…[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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4th Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]Now, the foetus’ facial movements are in motion. Their eyes won’t be open, but they will be sensitive to light and they’ll be able to hear the sound of your heart. This is the time to start talking or even singing to it! Their genital organs (ovaries or testicles) will be starting to form inside their body too, soon enough they’ll form on the outside too!<\/p>\n

At 16 weeks…[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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5th Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]According to the pregnancy calendar, your baby will have started to show signs of fetal movement, as they develop their muscles and need to stretch and move around! You’ll feel flutters of movements and even kicks. They’ll have periods of movement and rest, but may not be the same time as your rest! This is a great time to keep track of when your baby is active, so you can monitor any odd movements or feel at ease when they’re not moving because you know they’re actually just resting<\/p>\n

At 20 weeks…[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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6th Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]Your baby is now fully-formed and is able to listen to sounds outside of the belly and their eyes will be starting to open! So, they may be able to hear music that you play them and will hear the sound of you or your partner talking to them. They’ll also be able to start weeing inside you (crazy, right!).<\/p>\n

At 24 weeks pregnant…[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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7th Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]As your baby puts on weight, their skin will start to smooth out and their eyes are starting to fully focus. An impressive mini-milestone is you may be able to see them suck their thumb at your next ultrasound, as their sucking reflex becomes active! That’s something to put in the memory box.<\/p>\n

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8th Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]Your baby’s lungs will now be fully formed, as well as the digestive system. They’ll be raring to go when it comes to breastfeeding…and they should be very active too! So, you might not get much sleep during this time \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

At 32 weeks…[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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9th Month<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]Nearing the end of the pregnancy, the baby is ready any day now! Regardless of what the due date is, they may or may not be ready for then, but you never know…<\/p>\n

They should have also made the move to be facing head down – ready to travel through the birth canal. If they’re feet-first or bum first, then this is called the ‘breech’ position and you may be offered a c-section (but it’s not always the case!).<\/p>\n

At 36 weeks…[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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\n\t\t\t\"9th\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_column_text]So, now you know what your baby will look like each month! Using the pregnancy calculator and calendar <\/strong>to find out when your baby is estimated to be due, its size and development each month is a great way to be connected in all aspects of pregnancy. Either use the Pampers Pregnancy Calendar<\/a> or the\u00a0NHS website<\/a> for the most accurate and up to date information! Everyone’s pregnancy journey is different, so your month to month pregnancy milestones may happen at different stages from others. But if you feel unsure about something, please go see your GP.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text]\n

How Will You Change During Pregnancy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]This question will have different answers for everyone. No one pregnancy is the same. Some will have big growing bumps, others will have small growing bumps, but as long as everyone is having a healthy pregnancy, then it shouldn’t be anything to worry about.<\/p>\n

Your body will change from the first few months, as mentioned with\u00a0early signs of pregnancy<\/a>, breasts will get bigger, swollen and tender. And your gums may become sensitive over time, which is why it’s really important to look after your dental health during pregnancy. We don’t want any bleeding gums here!<\/p>\n

For most women, as the baby bump grows it becomes inevitable that you will gain stretch marks… It doesn’t happen to everyone though, and if it does they’ll appear as either red, purple, pink or brown. They’re likely to appear on your stomach but may also occur on the breasts and thighs. Most importantly, it’s\u00a0normal<\/em><\/strong>. It’s a reminder of your growing baby! Over time they will start to fade, and it’s best to keep hydrated so the skin is always supple.<\/p>\n

And you can keep track of how your baby will change during the 9 months with a pregnancy calculator and calendar too![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5px”]\t

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What Can You Expect to Happen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Due to the growing baby, your uterus may start to push against your stomach, resulting in your being unable to eat generous portions of food. So, you may have to start\u00a0eating smaller<\/strong>, but more\u00a0frequently<\/strong>. It’s important you eat a healthy, balanced diet, rich in iron and nutrients! Tiredness is also a common occurrence that will happen, so it’s best to get\u00a0plenty of rest<\/strong>\u00a0and not overexert yourself. You may also notice some weight gain, but it’s normal as you are growing another human inside you! But you can still do some exercise, this will also help when you go into labour too. Try some pelvic exercise routines, walking, some gentle swimming, you can even carry on with the exercise routine you had before pregnancy if your doctor approves of it. Nothing strenuous though!<\/p>\n

All in all, your body will go through a lot of changes during pregnancy, it’s\u00a0normal<\/strong> and a natural process. And you can keep track of when your baby is due and the size it should be using a pregnancy calculator and calendar.<\/p>\n

It’s a journey that will change your life and you will remember it for times to come. But if you do feel like something is not right, then do check in with your doctor, it’s always best to check.[\/vc_column_text]\t

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