Babybond Infographic Pregnancy Stages

1. YOUR 40 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY WITH Babybond, the leading diagnostic ultrasound pregnancy scan specialist in the UK, has been helping and reassuring women with every stage of their pregnancy since 1998. Each pregnancy is different, therefore the Babybond Healthcare teams ensure both women and baby get the professional attention needed during the gestation period. It’s the little details that are vital. Follow your 40 week journey and see how Babybond can reassure you along the way. 1st Week 1 Early signs of pregnancy You may feel any of the following symptons: Shortness of breath Sore breasts Fatigue Nausea Frequent urination Headaches Backaches Cramping Food cravings Aversions Mood swings Super smell Dizziness Fainting Spotting Late period Week 2 The baby’s sex already decided Week 3 Many women won’t know they are pregnant XX chromosomes for a girl and XY chromosomes it’s a boy! Week 4 Take folic acid supplements up until week 12 Week 5 First time you can get a private pregnancy scan Early Scan 6 - 11 weeks Most of the time, the scan will be able to reassure you at the time it is carried out, that you have an on-going pregnancy and all is well. Week 6 Already gone through 3 sets of kidneys by week 7! All your baby’s vital organs are now in place First Trimester Week 7 Length 1cm Week 8 Growing about 1cm per week Week 9 NIPT Scan 10 - 22 weeks Most accurate screening for Downs syndrome and certain other genetic conditions, not routinely available with the NHS. Heart fully formed Week 10 Weight 5g Already has tiny fingernails Week 11 NT Scan 11 - 13.6 weeks To determine the Downs risk ratio, includes nuchal thickness measurement with ultrasound and biochemistry. NHS offer pregnant women their first 12 week scan for free Week 12 Week 13 Dating Scan 12 - 16 weeks To determine gestation and date your baby. Length 7.4cm Hair begins to grow Week 14 2nd Can start to hear and recognise mum’s voice Week 15 Gender Scan 16 - 32 weeks For sexing opinion usually with a wellbeing check. Limbs and joints now fully formed Week 16 Weight 100g Week 17 Cervical Length Scan 16 - 40 weeks Internal scan to assess and measure the Cervical Length. If a baby girl they will already be developing eggs in their ovaries Length 13cm Week 18 Nervous system being developed Week 19 NHS offer pregnant women their second 20 week scan for free Second Trimester Anomaly Scan 19 - 24 weeks For a detailed anatomical survey, longer than the usual NHS appointment duration. Week 20 Week 21 Length 26.7cm Baby’s gums producing tooth buds Week 22 Eyes formed but do not have colour Weight 430g Week 23 Growth Scan 24 - 36 weeks For growth measurement, weight estimate and umbilical cord Doppler measurement. Face formed with eyelashes, eyebrows and hair. Little lungs maturing Week 24 Week 25 4D Scan 24 - 34 weeks 4D imaging, growth and weight measurements. Ears Starts to practice breathing movements developed and likes hearing noises Week 26 Taste buds in mouth developed Week 27 Can blink their eyes now Length 36.6cm Week 28 3rd Digestive tract is almost developed. Brain tissue continues to develop Weight 1kg Buds in the gums for baby’s first teeth developed Week 29 Week 30 Bone marrow in the baby is producing red blood cells Week 31 Length 41cm Practices swallowing, breathing, kicking and sucking. Fingernails are growing Week 32 Baby may have changed position to head down in preparation for Week 33 birth Their hearing is developed enough to be able to recognise mum Third Trimester Week 34 Close to 15% fat on their body Weight 2.3kg Week 35 Length 50cm The baby is moving further down your pelvis Week 36 Week 37 Presentation Scan 37 - 40 weeks To verify fetal presentation and determine placental site. Tummy full up of meconium (first nappy contents) Organs all fully formed. Eye colour of baby changing Week 38 Head down and now playing waiting game with Mum Week 39 Early contractions may have started Length 50cm Week 40 Weight 2.7kg - 3.6kg www.ultrasound-direct.com © 2017 Ultrasound Direct Ltd. BABYBOND and the Babybond logo are registered trade marks of Ultrasound Direct Ltd.