Pregnancy Weight Gain

Having a preterm labour or premature birth can be especially worrying if you’re expecting a baby. But what is preterm labour? What causes premature birth?

Your pregnancy: weeks 23-27. Your baby develops movements that will later help them take their first breath of air in the world by inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.

The beginning of your second trimester is the start of lots of new development milestones for your baby.

At 31 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a leaf of kale. They will start getting into position for birth soon. Learn more.

You might have felt a few contractions already and were wondering if that was “it”. Don’t worry, you won’t miss the start of labour! Read more about this next to last week.   

Can you feel the baby reacting to noises and your belly rub yet? Towards the end of the second trimester is when some women report that this starts to happen, so be on the lookout.

Pregnancy brings remarkable changes to a woman's body. It is crucial to prioritise self-care during this transformative time, ensuring physical fitness and emotional well-being to get you through.

You’re coming to the end of your first trimester, and now 3 months pregnant. Congratulations!

There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you’ll need to support another life.

Time’s up! If they haven’t already, your baby will arrive any day now. And then you will be a parent at last! Read more about this week.

Your pregnancy: weeks 9-13. Your baby bump may not be showing, but you’ll begin to feel that your baby is there.

Your baby is about the size of an apple! Have you felt your little one move or kick yet? If not, you should be able to in the next weeks!

Your baby is still developing as you head into the final lap, but it’s mostly perfecting and polishing from here on out. They are getting ready to meet you!

Your little one now weighs about 150g and is looking more and more like a “real” little person every day. Read more about this week.

At 25 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a medium sweet potato. They might be getting restless now, pushing with their hands and feet. Learn more.

You might start seeing the first signs of pregnancy at this early stage. Learn more about what you can expect when you are 1 month pregnant. 

Today, around 2-3% of women are having multiple births, with twin pregnancy accounting for over 95 percent of these. 

Your baby’s growth is in overdrive right about now. So many exciting developments in such a tiny little being!

Your pregnancy: weeks 32-35. A healthy baby will now weigh over 2kg. You may find your doctor's appointments become more frequent from now on as you get closer to the birth.