Pregnancy

Week-by-week pregnancy guidance, symptoms, scans, nutrition, birth preparation and postnatal recovery, written in plain language and checked against national health guidance.

Pregnancy

The Science Behind Week 21 of Pregnancy

By week 21, swallowing amniotic fluid helps the digestive system practise for milk. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

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The Science Behind Week 22 of Pregnancy

By week 22, the fetus looks like a miniature newborn, with eyebrows and defined lips. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

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The Science Behind Week 23 of Pregnancy

By week 23, the lungs begin producing surfactant and there is a real, if fragile, chance of survival with intensive care. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

· 6 min read

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The Practical Week 23 of Pregnancy Checklist

By week 23, the lungs begin producing surfactant and there is a real, if fragile, chance of survival with intensive care. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant…

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The Science Behind Week 24 of Pregnancy

By week 24, viability is generally recognised and glucose tolerance testing is often scheduled around now. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

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The Practical Week 24 of Pregnancy Checklist

By week 24, viability is generally recognised and glucose tolerance testing is often scheduled around now. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

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The Science Behind Week 25 of Pregnancy

By week 25, body fat fills out the wrinkled skin and hair gains its first pigment. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

· 5 min read