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What to expect 36 weeks pregnant

What to expect at 36 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 36th week of pregnancy? How big is baby at 36 weeks pregnant? Your baby weighs an impressive 6 pounds (2.7kg) – give or take –

What to expect 35 weeks pregnant?

What to expect at 35 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 35th week of pregnancy? How big is baby at 35 weeks pregnant? This week your baby is around the size of a honeydew melon and they are weigh

What to expect 34 weeks pregnant?

What to expect at 34 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 34th week of pregnancy? 34 weeks! What a milestone! You are roughly 6 weeks away from meeting your baby. How big is baby at 34 weeks pregna

Should I do perineal massage in pregnancy?

You’ve probably heard about perineal massage and you may be contemplating if it is something to try. This blog post explores HOW and WHY perineal massage may be a great idea for you. Firstly, wh

How successful is an ECV (external cephaloversion)?

If you have been told your baby is in breech position, you have likely been offered an ECV. You may have lots of questions about this procedure. Incredible Obstetrician Victoria Medland here explores

What is a breech baby?

Have you recently been told that your baby is currently breech? Our resident Obstetrician, Victoria explores what is breech, and also outlines your options for birth. What is a breech baby? Breech is

Breathing techniques for labour

Want to learn some breathing techniques for labour? Breathing can be used as a coping technique in labour. Especially if you learn how to do it effectively. Here at The Bump to Baby Chapter we encoura

First Baby Birth Story

Emma’s First Baby Birth Story This is the first baby birth story of Emma. She had her induction booked in for post dates but went into labour the night before. She had a quick birth, especially

Why forceps births are so high for a first time Mum?

First time Mums giving birth have a 1 in 3 chance of having a forceps or ventouse birth. Read why forceps births are so high for a first time Mum and what you can do to reduce it from happening. What

Elisabete’s Positive Induction

Love reading positive birth stories, you’re in the right place…. This positive induction story is with Elisabete and the arrival of baby Emily. Elisabete opted for an induction as her baby was mea

What to expect 33 at weeks pregnant?

What to expect at 33 weeks pregnant. What happens during the 33rd week of pregnancy? How big is baby? At this stage in pregnancy, baby is weighing in at around 2kg – or 4lb4oz. Your baby from no

How much coffee can I drink whilst pregnant?

How much coffee or caffeine in general can I have being pregnant? Going out for coffee has to be one of my favourite things to do. It feels like a little-mid morning treat. Now not being pregnant, I c
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