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 ...
You’ll love these stunning extended breastfeeding photos
WEBArtist Isa Sanz has worked on a photography project to show women breastfeeding their babies and older children in different environments. The project is called "Alma Mater", which means "nourishing mother". Isa's project took place in Ibiza, Valladolid, Madrid and Barcelona. The women in the photos come from diverse backgrounds, but share the ...
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(NICE 2022, Knott 2021).Bacteria can also cause tummy bugs, (NICE 2022, Knott 2021), for example from undercooked or out-of-date food (Knott 2021).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 water that contains parasites, when abroad on holiday (NICE ...
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, NHS 2022a), and should not require more than one or two pads ...
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 …
The stages of childbirth | BabyCentre
WEBFirst stage: when contractions gradually open up the cervix, which is the neck of your womb (uterus). The first stage consists of early labour, active labour, and the transitional phase. Second stage: when you push your baby out into the …
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.
Vomiting in babies: what's normal and what's not | BabyCentre
WEBMay 13, 2024 · It's common for babies to vomit. Most newborns bring up some milk after feeding. This is called posseting or spitting up and it will get better as your baby grows. Otherwise, throwing up, particularly when your baby also has diarrhoea, is most likely to be caused by a tummy bug and will usually clear up on its own.
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 be around days 10 to 15.
If I feel pregnant, why do all the tests say negative?
WEBThis typically happens about eight to 10 days after ovulation. Because it can be difficult to tell exactly when you ovulated, a very early negative pregnancy blood test could still be wrong if fertilisation and implantation happened later than expected. The NHS doesn't typically offer blood tests to confirm pregnancy unless your doctor suspects ...