COVID-19, Pregnancy and Birth – What we know so far
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Your baby’s blood volume is increasing as their bone marrow builds blood cells. Now your baby has laid the foundations for life within their body including their skeleton, the soft parts start to develop.
As you get bigger you may notice that you aren’t able to do the things you usually expect to be able to do. Remember to be kind to yourself and listen to your body. For example, to protect your core when you get up, use your arms to push off the chair or sofa. If you are lying down, place your top hand beside your bump, tuck the other arm beneath your head then push off using those whilst simultaneously swinging your legs off the side if you are on a bed or sofa.
If you have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes you will be offered an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test between 24 and 28 weeks. Your Midwife will let you know if this is recommended for you. As you begin to feel your baby’s movements more, you will start to notice that your baby has a pattern of movements. For example, your baby may move a lot in the evening, or after you have eaten a meal. They may also have quieter periods, for example in the mid-afternoon. This pattern of movement is a good indicator of your baby’s health, so if this pattern changes, especially if you notice a decrease in movement overall, you will need to contact your local hospital. They will ask you to come in for at least a half an hour monitoring on a Cardiotocograph (CTG).
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