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Your baby’s development

Babies grow from a fertilised egg in the first weeks, to a fully developed baby in the last few months. Every woman and every pregnancy is different, so try not to worry if things happen for you a little earlier or a little later than for other mums to be.

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First signs of pregnancy

How to tell if you're pregnant and what to do next if you are

Having a safe and healthy pregnancy

How to look after your health and the health of your growing baby

When to tell people you're pregnant

How and when to tell your friends, family, employer and work colleagues you're pregnant

​How your baby develops week to week

How your baby grows and develops during your pregnancy, and the changes you'll notice

Fetal growth restriction

When babies are smaller and lighter than they should be for that stage of pregnancy

Getting to know your baby's movements

What your baby's movements feel like and what to do if they start to move less

Twins and multiple births

How pregnancy and birth are different if you're having twins or multiples

Having another baby

How long to wait until you try for another baby and how to get your body ready

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Ready Steady Baby
  • Pregnancy
    • Your baby’s development
    • Looking after yourself and your baby
    • Your antenatal care
    • Health problems in pregnancy
    • Preparing for parenthood
    • Relationships and wellbeing in pregnancy
  • Labour and birth
    • Getting ready for the birth
    • Labour
    • Assisted birth
    • Giving birth
    • After the birth
    • Meeting your new baby
  • Early parenthood
    • Going home
    • Caring for your new baby
    • Getting to know your baby
    • Your wellbeing after the birth
    • Your growing family
    • If your baby's ill