Tag: baby development
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Week 32 of Pregnancy
Read more As you approach the final weeks of your pregnancy, it can feel a bit exhausting, but remember each week brings you closer to meeting your little one. What Changes Are Happening to Your Body? At this stage, the top of your uterus is now about five inches above your belly button. This height…
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Baby’s First Food: How to Start Introducing Solids
Read more Hey there, fellow parents! It’s time to dive into one of the most exciting (and sometimes messy) milestones in your baby’s first year—introducing solid foods! Get ready for a delightful adventure of flavors and textures, from cheesy scrambles to juicy mango slices. Your little one is about to explore a whole new world…
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40 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Read more Now that you’ve reached 40 weeks of pregnancy, you’re officially in the last stretch of your journey! Your little one is fully prepared to enter the world, with all essential systems and reflexes ready to go. If your due date has come and gone, don’t worry – approximately one-third of pregnancies extend beyond…
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Engaging Activities for Your 9-Month-Old Baby: Fun Ways to Play Together
Read more As your little one approaches their first birthday, they are likely gaining exciting new skills. At 9 months old, your baby is becoming more adept at sitting up independently and may be on the verge of crawling. This stage of development also sees a significant boost in emotional intelligence, and soon enough, you…
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Your Baby is Expected on February 14
Your Pregnancy Journey Read more As you embark on this beautiful journey, here’s a quick overview of what to expect during each trimester: First Trimester: From May 10 to August 8 Second Trimester: From August 9 to November 14 Third Trimester: From November 15 to February 14 Did you know that only about 1 in…
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33 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Read more As you reach 33 weeks of pregnancy, you’re deep into the third trimester. Your baby is now roughly the size of a butternut squash, measuring about 17 inches long and weighing around 4.25 pounds. With just a few weeks to go, your little one is rapidly gaining weight, adding approximately half a pound…
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When Can Babies Lift and Hold Their Heads Up? Understanding Head Control
Read more As a new parent, you may be wondering when your little one will be able to lift and hold their head up. This milestone varies from baby to baby, but it’s a crucial one that signals developing strength and coordination. Before they can hold their heads up independently, infants need to build the…
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16 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Read more Congratulations! At 16 weeks, you’re officially four months along in your pregnancy journey. As you progress through your second trimester, your baby is growing quickly, and you may notice some changes in your own body too—if you haven’t started shopping for maternity clothes yet, now’s the perfect time! Your Baby at Week 16…
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Low Amniotic Fluid (Oligohydramnios) During Pregnancy: Understanding the Condition and Finding Solutions
Read more If you’re nearing your due date and feeling eager for your little one to arrive, you might be concerned if you hear the term oligohydramnios or low amniotic fluid. Let’s break down what this means and what you can do about it. What is Low Amniotic Fluid? Oligohydramnios refers to a situation during…