Pregnancy due date calculator | BabyCentre
WEBSimply use our free calculator above to find out your estimated due date based on the first day of your last period, your conception date, ultrasound details or your IVF transfer date. Our advanced due date calculator won’t just show your due date – it also shows your whole pregnancy timeline, from how many weeks pregnant you are, to when ...
Vomiting in children (ages one to five): what's normal and what's not
WEBMay 5, 2023 · A tummy bug is usually brought on by a virus, such as rotavirus or norovirus (NICE 2022, Knott 2021).Bacteria can also cause tummy bugs, (NICE 2022, Knott 2021), for example from undercooked or out-of-date food (Knott 2021). Less commonly, parasites may cause gastroenteritis (NICE 2022, Knott 2021), for example, drinking contaminated …
Average fetal length and weight chart | BabyCentre
WEBMay 3, 2023 · By 40 weeks, the average baby weighs about 3.6kg (8.0lb), and is about 51.0cm (20.1in) long from head to heel. Your baby's growth will be checked by at certain points in your pregnancy and their estimated fetal weight and size may vary from these averages. Your midwife will keep track of your baby's growth and will offer extra scans if …
Blood pressure in pregnancy | BabyCentre
WEBThe average blood pressure range, if you’re healthy, is between 90/60 and 120/80 , although this varies a lot in pregnancy. Your midwife will tell you if your numbers are high. She’ll diagnose high blood pressure if your top figure (systolic) is 140 or higher, or your bottom figure (diastolic) is 90 or more.
Early signs of pregnancy: the first 15 symptoms | BabyCentre
WEBJun 26, 2024 · This can be one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy, sometimes noticeable by the third week (Bharj and Daniels 2017).. 3. Spotting or light bleeding. It's not uncommon to have some spotting around the time of your missed period (Bastian & Brown 2023, NHS 2022a).This will usually be lighter than your period (Bastian & Brown 2023, …
Nuchal translucency (NT) scan | BabyCentre
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Nuchal translucency (NT) scan. A nuchal translucency (NT) scan is an ultrasound scan to measure the amount of fluid at the back of your baby's neck. It is part of the combined screening test for Down's syndrome, which is offered at around 12 weeks of pregnancy. The results of your NT scan are combined with blood test results and other …
What is ovulation and when does it happen? | BabyCentre
WEBAug 10, 2023 · When do I ovulate? Regardless of how long or short your menstrual cycle is typically, ovulation usually occurs about 12 to 14 days before your next period starts (Najmabadi et al. 2020, NHS 2021b, Reed and Carr 2018). If you have a regular 28-day cycle, counting the first day of your last period as day one, your fertile window will likely …
Vaginal spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy | BabyCentre
WEBIn the early weeks red or brown discharge, spotting or bleeding is very common. As many as one mum in four with a healthy pregnancy has some sort of bleeding or spotting in the first trimester. Many pregnancies carry on, despite early bleeding problems. Sometimes, though, spotting can be a sign of something more serious, such as miscarriage.
How will my baby's movements feel, week by week? | BabyCentre
WEBOct 10, 2022 · 20 weeks to 23 weeks. You may notice gentle kicks, or repetitive jerking movements when your baby gets hiccups now. As the weeks go by, your baby's activity will gradually increase and become stronger. You may find that your baby becomes more lively as the day goes on, kicking, squirming and somersaulting the most in the evening as …
What is my rhesus status, and how will it affect my pregnancy?
WEBDec 2, 2021 · Your midwife will inject anti-D into your upper arm, usually straight into your muscle but sometimes the injection goes into a vein (NHS BT 2016). Your midwife is likely to offer you an anti-D jab at 28 weeks and 34 weeks of pregnancy (NHS BT 2016, NHS 2018, Qureshi et al 2014).Some maternity units offer one high-dose injection of anti-D at …