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Pregnancy at week 40

Your baby will arrive very soon – if it hasn't already. Babies are rarely born on their due date and many go past 40 weeks.

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Overdue

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks from the first day of your last period, but some pregnancies go longer and this is known as ‘being overdue’.

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Being pregnant after 40

Being pregnant is an exciting time. But when you're over 40 years old, there are things you need to think about to keep you and your baby healthy.

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Pregnancy at week 39

Your baby's weight gain should slow down since they are now ready to be born. You might soon start to notice the early signs of labour.

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Stages of pregnancy

Easy to follow infographic on the stages of pregnancy in weeks, months and trimesters.

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How big is your baby?

Are you pregnant and curious about the size of your baby? Comparing your baby’s size to various foods can be a fun way to grasp their size each week.

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Premature baby

Preterm labour is when you go into labour before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Find out about having a premature baby and the extra care your baby may need.

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Conception and fetal development

Discover the journey of conception and fetal development. Learn about your baby’s development milestones at each month during your pregnancy.

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Dating scan

If you are pregnant you can have a dating scan. During a dating ultrasound, a sonographer measures your baby to work out your estimated due date.

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Early signs of pregnancy

If you have a regular menstrual cycle, the most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Find out some other early signs that you are pregnant.

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