pregnancy is considered to start from the first day of your last period, which means you'll be considered to be four weeks pregnant when you miss your first period.Your due date is not calculated from your fertile times or from when you had sex

You’ve reached week 35 of your pregnancy. By now your baby’s head may be engaged in the birth canal. Not long to go now!Now your due date is approaching, you may be worrying about the birth. Calm your labour jitters here.Everything you need to know

acid until week 12 of your pregnancy. Folic acid has been proven to reduce the risk of neural tube defects – abnormalities in the development of your baby’s brain and spinal cord such as spina bifida. Find out more about folic acid here.Eat little

of the date you intend to start your maternity leave by the end of the 15th week before the baby is due (approx. week 26 of pregnancy). You must also give your employer your MATB1 maternity certificate to claim Standard Maternity Pay. If you don't qualify

arrive on their actual due date, but 80% make it within two weeks. The average baby measures around 50cm long at birth and weighs about 3.5kg (7lb 7oz).What if I need to be induced?You Signs of labour may include your waters breaking, regular contractions

. Only 3% of babies actually arrive on the due date, and first babies are notorious for being late so try not to focus too much on the D-day itself. You could be surprised by an early arrival or frustrated as your due date comes and goes with no sign

Your first antenatal appointment is due and the risk of miscarriage falls. Your clothes will feel tight. Take it easy. See your dentist, as gums are prone to infection in pregnancy. Week 13 Your baby He has a recognisable chin, snub nose and large