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Early Scan6 - 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.

Dating Scan12 - 16 weeks

To determine gestation and date your baby.

NT Scan11 - 13.6 weeks

To determine the Downs risk ratio, includes nuchal thickness measurement with ultrasound and biochemistry.

NIPT Scan10 - 22 weeks

Most accurate screening for Downs syndrome and certain other genetic conditions, not routinely available with the NHS.

Cervical Length Scan16 - 40 weeks

Internal scan to assess and measure the Cervical Length.

Gender Scan16 - 32 weeks

For sexing opinion usually with a wellbeing check.

Anomaly Scan19 - 24 weeks

For a detailed anatomical survey, longer than the usual NHS appointment duration.

4D Scan24 - 34 weeks

4D imaging, growth and weight measurements.

Growth Scan24 - 36 weeks

For growth measurement, weight estimate and umbilical cord Doppler measurement.

Presentation Scan37 - 40 weeks

To verify fetal presentation and determine placental site.

Early signs of pregnancyYou may feel any of the following symptons:

Food cravings

Aversions

Mood swings

Super smell

Dizziness

Fainting

Spotting

Late period

Shortness of breath

Sore breasts

Fatigue

Nausea

Frequent urination

Headaches

Backaches

Cramping

The baby’s sex already decided

XX chromosomes for a girl and

XY chromosomes it’s a boy!

Many women won’t know they are pregnant

Take folic acid supplements up

until week 12

First time you can get a private pregnancy scan

All your baby’s vital organs are now in place

Length1cm

Already gone through 3 sets of kidneys by

week 7!

Growing about 1cm per week

Weight5g

Heart fully formed

Already has tiny fingernails

NHS offer pregnant women their first 12 week scan for free

Length7.4cm Hair begins

to grow

Can start to hear and recognise

mum’s voice

Weight100g

Limbs and joints now fully formed

Length13cm

If a baby girl they will already be developing eggs in their ovaries

Nervous system being

developed

NHS offer pregnant women their second 20 week scan for free

Length26.7cm

Weight430g

Baby’s gums producing tooth buds

Eyes formed but do not

have colour

Face formed with eyelashes, eyebrows and hair. Little lungs maturing

Ears developed

and likes hearing noises

Starts to practice breathing movements

Taste buds in mouth

developed

Length36.6cm

Can blink their eyes now

Weight1kg

Buds in the gums for baby’s

first teeth developed Digestive

tract is almost developed. Brain tissue continues to develop

Length41cm

Bone marrow in the baby is

producing red blood

cells

Practices swallowing, breathing, kicking and sucking. Fingernails are growing

Baby may have changed position

to head down in preparation for

birth

Weight2.3kg

Their hearing is developed enough to be able to recognise mum

Close to 15% fat on their body

Length50cm The baby is

moving further down your pelvis

Tummy full up of

meconium (first nappy

contents)

Organs all fully formed. Eye colour of baby changingHead down

and now playing

waiting game with Mum

Length50cm

Early contractions may have started

Weight2.7kg - 3.6kg

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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.

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