Forty small chapters of growing.
What's happening with you and baby, gently described. We've highlighted the milestone weeks — your midwife will fill in the rest.
scroll, save, share — your story
first trimester
The quiet beginning
Just-positive
Your test is positive. Baby is the size of a poppy seed and busy implanting.
poppy seedThe first flicker
A heartbeat is there, even if you can't hear it yet. You may feel queasy and tired — both are normal and pass.
sweet peaFirst booking
A good time to book your first visit with us. We'll confirm dates, take history, and start your file.
raspberryTiny limbs
Fingers and toes are formed. You may notice food smells more sharply than ever.
strawberryThe first scan
Dating scan and combined screening, if you choose it. Many people share their news around now.
limesecond trimester
Energy returns, baby grows
Steadier days
Most of the early nausea fades. Energy comes back. A good time to start gentle exercise.
peachFirst flutters
You may feel butterflies — baby's first movements. Like tiny popcorn, or a fish doing a turn.
avocadoAnatomy scan
The big mid-pregnancy scan — every limb measured, every chamber of the heart looked at.
bananaHalfway home
Baby's hearing is on. Talk, sing, play music — they're listening.
sweetcornGlucose check
We'll do a routine glucose test. Eyes are starting to open and close.
lettucethird trimester
The home stretch
Kick counts begin
Now's the time to start tracking baby's daily movements. Our kick counter can help.
aubergineBirth-prep classes
Time to think about your birth plan and pack a small bag. Antenatal classes are most useful around now.
cabbagePosition matters
Baby is starting to think about head-down. We'll be feeling and noting position at every visit.
squashPractice contractions
Braxton-Hicks (practice tightenings) become more noticeable. Painful or regular ones — call us.
honeydew melonFull-term in sight
Baby is filling out. From 37 weeks they're considered full term. We'll see you weekly from here.
romaine lettuceAlmost there
You may notice a "show", looser stools, or the urge to nest. All normal harbingers.
leekDue date — or thereabouts
Most babies arrive within two weeks either side. We'll talk about gentle induction options if needed.
small pumpkinThis guide is general — every pregnancy is its own. The most accurate, personal information about your pregnancy will always come from your midwife at your visits. Save your questions, no matter how small. We love them.