No one hopes to make this milestone, but many women do. Around 5 to 10% of pregnancies reach 42 weeks (if the mother declines labour induction in the 41st week). Now is the time to discuss options with your midwife and doctor, so you have a backup plan if your baby decides not to

You are now 41 weeks pregnant and one week past your due date, with everyone close to you waiting for the phone call that your little one has arrived. No doubt, you are more than ready to meet your baby. About half of all pregnancies go past the 40-week mark, and at 41 weeks

Congratulations! You have made it to 40 weeks. A huge milestone in your pregnancy, since you are now passing your due date – that lovely date you were given at the beginning of your pregnancy to predict your baby’s arrival. But, of course, you know by now that babies have a mind of their

At this point, you may be growing a bit impatient to meet your little one. You are so close to the baby’s birth, but have no idea when they will choose to make their appearance. Set a routine for your day, enjoy a walk outside and perhaps a rest if you had difficulty sleeping

By now, you may have adopted the pregnancy waddle! It happens to many women at the end of pregnancy, as your baby sinks lower into your pelvis and makes it harder to walk. While it can be all too tempting to confine yourself to the couch at this stage, taking gentle walks is excellent

Your baby is now considered full-term! Of course, this doesn’t mean they will arrive any day soon. It merely means your baby has reached full development inside your uterus. They spend the next few weeks laying down fat before they come out to meet the world.  These fat stores help your baby’s body grow

Although you know it’s still early, a small part of you may be excited and hoping your little one makes an early appearance. Feeling impatient is common and is a mix of being ready to hold your little one in your arms and maybe a little of wanting your body back. But, don’t worry,

Approximately five weeks to go until you have your little one in your arms. If you haven’t already, now is a great chance to start washing those baby clothes for their arrival. Wash them in gentle laundry detergent and hang them out to dry, as ultraviolet light from the sun can help kill bacteria

Now, as you approach the end of your pregnancy, you will find it harder to walk around! If you haven't started maternity leave yet, make sure you still slow down. As your baby continues to grow, they place more demands on your body, so you need to rest and make sure you look after

You are now on the home stretch of your pregnancy, which means it’s essential to rest as much as you can before the baby arrives. But of course, resting can be harder said than done with the aches and pains of pregnancy. Plus, if people offer to help around the house, make sure you