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First trimester

The first trimester (3 months) of your pregnancy can be a very exciting time. Find out changes to your body and how to stay healthy.

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Miscarriage

Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy, usually in the first 3 months or first trimester of pregnancy. It can be very distressing — help is available.

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Pregnancy at week 11

During week 11, you might have your first ultrasound and see your baby for the first time.

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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)

A non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a sensitive test to screen for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal disorders early in pregnancy.

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Pregnancy at week 10

Think about the prenatal screening tests you might have, and whether you want a dating scan to confirm your due date.

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Pregnancy at weeks 1 to 4

When you conceive, your body’s hormone levels change, but you may not notice any signs that you’re pregnant yet.

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Pregnancy at week 7

Your baby is now about 1cm long and if you haven’t seen your doctor yet, now is a good time to start your antenatal care.

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What are the early signs of pregnancy?

Every pregnancy journey is different, but they can all start in similar ways. Learn what are some of the early signs of pregnancy.

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Pregnancy at week 8

By week 8, you might be experiencing morning sickness, need frequent trips to the toilet, and feel tired or moody.

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Pregnancy at week 5

You may still wonder, at week 5, if you are pregnant, but you can do a pregnancy test the day after you miss a period.

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