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By the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy, all the baby's organs have been laid down in their primitive form and some have begun to function, like the heart and kidneys. From...Read more |
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A healthy pregnancy and great birth have their foundations in your health and diet during pregnancy. Any improvement you can make to your diet and lifestyle in pregnancy, no matter how far...Read more |
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Nausea and vomiting are very common pregnancy discomforts. Nausea affects the vast majority of pregnant women and can occur at any time during the day. Feelings of nausea tend to disappear...Read more |
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From the moment you discover that you are pregnant, you begin to make decisions as a parent. The first decisions you make will be about your lifestyle and the sort of changes you might need...Read more |
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Exercise during pregnancy can help you to improve or maintain your physical fitness resulting in a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy; an easier birth; and a speedier return to normal...Read more |
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The UK's National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends that all women should be offered a choice in their place of birth. Ideally you will be able to choose from a...Read more |
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Vaginal birth after a previous caesarean (VBAC) should be possible for 70 - 80% of women. There is very little good research into planned vaginal birth after a previous caesarean section...Read more |
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Miscarriage can be a painful, even traumatic experience and it is very sad. Unfortunately miscarriage is a fairly common pregnancy outcome, 20% of all pregnancies are said to result in...Read more |
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The screening test for Down syndrome is part of the Maternal Serum Screening Test (MSS). The combined first trimester test is the most commonly offered test. This test is offered between 11...Read more |
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Ultrasound technology is offered in three different forms during pregnancy: t he Doppler, uses a type of ultrasound to listen to the baby’s heartbeat during routine prenatal visits; an...Read more |
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What is Gestational Diabetes? A number of hormonal and metabolic changes occur naturally as a result of pregnancy, one such change is the diabetic effect of pregnancy, caused by the baby’s...Read more |
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There is an important distinction to be made between screening tests, which determine the likelihood or risk of a baby having a condition, and diagnostic tests which will give a definitive...Read more |
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Our Active Birth and Beyond Workshops are practical, hands-on and fun learning experiences designed to dispel myths and remove fear, build skills and expand understanding so that you can...Read more |
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40 Weeks Pregnant It’s your due week! Only 5% of babies are born on their due date! Your baby is only putting on around 200 grams per week now and the length of their body will not change...Read more |
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The PPA Pregnancy Stretch and Relax Class is a women only weekly class offering a program of gentle stretching and pregnancy exercise in a caring and relaxed environment, providing you with...Read more |
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Day 2 and 3 The zygote spends the next few days traveling down the Fallopian tube and divides to form a ball of cells. The cells divide to create an inner group of cells with an outer shell...Read more |
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Pre-labour is the period before labour begins when the woman experiences irregular uterine tightenings or contractions which soften and thin the cervix , a process called effacement . These...Read more |
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Around 3-5% of babies remain in the breech position (bottom down) when they reach 37 weeks. If your baby is breech, there is a 50% likelihood that they will rotate to a head down position...Read more |
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Conception Your weeks of pregnancy are dated from the first day of your last period. This means that in the first two weeks or so, you aren't actually pregnant – your body will be preparing...Read more |
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Whether your caesarean birth is scheduled or unplanned, it may be possible to express your preferences on many different aspects of the birth. Participating in the decision making process...Read more |
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4 Weeks Pregnant In weeks four to five of early pregnancy, the cells of the embryo multiply rapidly. The outer cells reach out to form links with the mother’s blood supply. The inner cells...Read more |
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When your fertilised egg attaches itself to the wall of your uterus there is a significant change in the hormonal balance of your body and you might start to feel different. These changes...Read more |
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First Trimester Congratulations! You’re going to be a parent! You have embarked upon one of the most significant journeys of your life, welcome to the first trimester of pregnancy! This is...Read more |
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Just found out that you are pregnant? Congratulations! The PPA ' My Pregnancy' Class is designed just for YOU!. We will provide you and your partner with a special opportunity to spend time...Read more |
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First Trimester Congratulations! You’re going to be a parent! You have embarked upon one of the most significant journeys of your life, welcome to the first trimester of pregnancy! This is...Read more |
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9 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 2.3 cms in length crown to bottom (0.90 inches) and weighs about 2 grams (0.07 oz). Even at this early stage, the baby has the foundation for all the...Read more |
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13 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 7.4 cms in length crown to bottom (2.91 inches) and weighs about 23 grams (0.81 oz). Your baby will become very lively this month! They can roll over...Read more |
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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) involves taking a biopsy of the finger like projections of the baby's placenta for DNA analysis. CVS will diagnose chromosomal abnormalities, genetic...Read more |
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17 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 13 cms in length crown to bottom (5.12 inches) and weighs about 140 grams (4.94 oz). Seventeen weeks into your pregnancy, or 15 weeks after conception,...Read more |
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21 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 26.7 cms in length from head to heal (10.51 inches) and weighs about 360 grams (12.70 oz). How tall your baby will be at birth is controlled almost...Read more |
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25 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 34.6 cms in length from head to heal (13.62 inches) and weighs about 660grams (1.46 lbs). The baby is moving about vigorously and responds to touch and...Read more |
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By the beginning of the third trimester, the baby’s vital organs and skeleton are complete. The final trimester of the pregnancy involves the maturing and strengthening of these systems...Read more |
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29 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 38.6 cms in length from head to heal (15.2 inches) and weighs about 1.153 kgs (2.54 lbs). The nerves in your baby’s mouth and tongue are myelinising...Read more |
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As the end of your pregnancy approaches, the hormonal balance which has been maintaining your pregnancy shifts. The lower segment of your uterus relaxes and the baby may engage in your...Read more |
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33 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 43.7 cms in length from head to heal (17.20 inches) and weighs about 1.918 kgs (4.23 lbs). Your baby’s body is now fully form, including the brain and...Read more |
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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of men and women and colonises the vagina in approximately 15% to 30% of women. The danger to babies is that GBS...Read more |
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37 Weeks Pregnant Your baby is about 48.6 cms in length from head to heal (19.13 inches) and weighs about 2.859 kgs (6.30 lbs). Your baby might be smaller or larger. If your baby was born...Read more |
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