40 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes All good things… By the time you’re 40 weeks pregnant, your baby is fully developed and ready for birth. Their nutrition will then be reliant on your own diet via your breast milk, so it’s important to maintain the healthy eating habits that have been beneficial throughout pregnancy. […]
39 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes Liquid gold By the time you’re 39 weeks pregnant, your baby is probably in the head-down position, ready for birth. It won’t be long until you’re meeting them face-to-face and beginning your breastfeeding journey together. Learn why breast milk is the best source of nourishment for your baby
38weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes Rules of Engagement In week 38 of pregnancy, your baby weighs around 7lbs. Around now, most babies move lower into the abdomen, a process called ‘engagement’ or ‘lightening’, which means that labour probably isn’t too far away. Read our suggestions for healthy snacks for labour to include in your
37 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes Ready to go Your baby is considered full-term in week 37 of your pregnancy and because they’re so big now, you’ll feel even their smallest movements inside you. As their birth approaches, it’s important to maintain your balanced diet, making sure you get enough nutrients like calcium, which
36 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes Drink up By the time you’re 36 weeks pregnant, your baby’s digestive system is ready for breast milk. Your growing bump may be putting extra pressure on your bladder at this stage, but it’s still important to drink enough water and stay hydrated. Learn how much you should
35 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes Grow, baby, grow Your baby is nearly ready to be born and is growing fast. Your body is under increasing demands and, at 35 weeks pregnant, you may find you have a tendency to become constipated. Enriching your balanced diet with more fibre should help maintain a normal
34 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes Bone structure By the time you’re 34 weeks pregnant, your baby is putting on weight in the form of fat to help them regulate their body temperature and to keep them warm after birth. Their bones are continuing to harden at this stage too. You should continue to
33 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes Full of love At 33 weeks pregnant, your baby is taking up an increasing amount of the available space in your tummy. You may notice a decrease in appetite as a result, but your baby still needs a steady supply of nutrients for the development that’s yet to
32 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes D for development By the time you’re 32 weeks pregnant, most of your baby’s body systems are formed, functioning, and ready for life outside the womb. Much of their development from now on will focus on growth, which is why vitamin D is so essential. Learn how this
31 weeks pregnant Read time: 4 minutes All in the eyes Although their growth is slowing a little during week 31 of pregnancy, their development continues, with eye colour now starting to form. Vitamin C plays a role in iron absorption, whilst iron continues to support their cognitive function. Developing eye colour in week 31
