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Your pregnancy calendar

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Finding out that you are pregnant, whether you were half expecting it or not, can come as quite a surprise.  It may seem hard to take in at first, and you might feel a bit overwhelmed by the stories you hear from friends, read in magazines or watch on TV, but don’t worry – we’re here to help you.

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Feeling a little forgetful?

Write a list of questions or concerns that you have and take it with you to your booking appointment.


At Tommy’s, we tell it like it is – giving you the full facts, open and honest advice, useful contacts, and plenty of tips on how to make the most of your pregnancy at every stage.

We know that a little reassurance and emotional support can go a long way to giving you more time to enjoy your pregnancy and bond with the baby growing inside you.


So what is a trimester?



Pregnancy is often thought of as a period of nine months but in fact it’s slightly longer than this. This is why your dates are referred to in weeks.

Pregnancy usually lasts around 40 weeks and is split into three-month terms, called ‘trimesters’.

First trimester – weeks 1 to 12

Second trimester – weeks 13 to 28

Third trimester – weeks 29 to 40

Each trimester has its own mix of highs and lows, and you’ll find out what to expect here, which others close to you might find helpful too.

 

Frequently asked questions

If you have more questions about your pregnancy, you may find the answer in our FAQs section, which aims to answer concerns about a range of pregnancy-related topics, including

  • health
  • smoking
  • pregnancy in the workplace
  • birth and pain relief options
  • diet and exercise
  • dads to be
  • and much, much more!

Visit our FAQs section for more information.


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Weeks 4-6
Weeks 7-8
Weeks 9-10
Weeks 11-12
Weeks 13-14
Weeks 15-16
Weeks 17-18
Weeks 19-20
Weeks 21-22
Weeks 23-24
Weeks 25-26
Weeks 27-28
Weeks 29-30
Weeks 31-32
Weeks 33-34
Weeks 35-36
Weeks 37-38
Weeks 39-40



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