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Pregnancy at week 36

Your baby will by now be curled up and cramped inside your uterus and weigh about 2.5kg. Your bump may have moved down, putting pressure on your lower abdomen.

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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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Pregnancy at week 28

You are now in the third trimester and you'll probably be feeling many of the common discomforts of pregnancy, like a sore back, swelling, heartburn or cramps.

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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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Presentation and position of baby through pregnancy and at birth

Presentation and position refer to where your baby’s head and body is in relation to your birth canal. Learn why it’s important for labour and birth.

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Giving birth - early signs of labour

Learning the signs of labor before your due date can help you feel ready for your baby's birth and help to know if something is wrong.

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Waters breaking early

Usually, your waters break when your baby is ready to be born. Sometimes the waters break early. This is known as preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM).

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Checkups, scans and tests during pregnancy

Handy infographic that shows what you can expect and what you might be offered at each antenatal appointment during your pregnancy.

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Third trimester

The third trimester is the last 3 months of your pregnancy – an exciting time, but with some discomforts too. Learn more about what to expect before the birth.

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Checkups, tests and scans available during your pregnancy

Antenatal care includes several checkups, tests and scans, some of which are offered to women as a normal part of antenatal care in Australia.

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