A magical journey from beginning to end
Being pregnant is one of life’s most extraordinary experiences. It’s a time when love literally grows, from a tiny cell into a unique and beautiful new life. At Midwifery Practice Margriet, we guide you during this special journey and are ready to answer your questions and support you. In this blog, we take you on a journey through your baby’s development and show you why pregnancy is a true expression of love.
Love at the tiniest level
Week 4-6: The beginning of everything
In the first weeks of pregnancy, your baby is still tiny, about the size of chocolate sprinkles. But this little miracle grows incredibly fast! During this phase, the heart starts beating, and the basic structures for the brain, spinal cord, and organs are being formed. It may seem abstract, but something special is growing in your belly every day. It’s the early beginning of a lifelong love.
A connection that grows stronger
Week 10-14: From wine gum to donut 🍩
By week 10, your baby is about 4 centimeters long – comparable to a wine gum. By week 14, they grow further to the size of a donut! 🍩.
Your baby is now developing real human features: their face is forming, with tiny eyebrows and eyelashes. This is also the phase when taste buds begin to develop. Can you imagine that your baby can already hear and recognize your voice? Talk to them or play your favorite music. These small moments strengthen the bond between you.
Tangible love
Week 20: The first kicks
Halfway through your pregnancy, your baby is about 25 centimeters long, comparable to a stack of pancakes! 🥞
This is when you’ll likely feel your baby’s movements for the first time. A kick here, a push there – these are the ways your baby communicates with you. This is often an emotional moment that parents remember forever.
Love in full bloom
Week 30: A box full of surprises
At week 30, your baby weighs about 1.3 kilos and is 38 centimeters long – comparable to a box of chocolates 🍫. Just as each chocolate is unique, your baby is growing with their own characteristics and personality. They respond to light, sound, and even your touch. This phase is all about connection and preparing for meeting your little one.
The most beautiful gift
Week 40: Love is complete
At the end of your pregnancy, around week 40, your baby is completely ready to be born. This is the moment when you can hold your little one in your arms for the first time. It’s the result of months of growth, care, and love. Everything you’ve done to care for yourself and your baby comes together in this unforgettable moment.
Why choose Midwifery Practice Margriet?
At Midwifery Practice Margriet, we understand how special this journey is. Our care is personal, professional, and tailored to your needs. We guide you step by step, from the first ultrasound to the postpartum period. Our practice is your safe haven, where you can come with all your questions and emotions.
Want to know more?
📍 Weimarstraat 20, 2562 GP The Hague
🌐 www.verloskundigenpraktijkmargriet.nl
📞 +31610260103
