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<\/figure>\nBeing 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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Love at the tiniest level<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Week 4-6:<\/a> The beginning of everything<\/strong><\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n A connection that grows stronger<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Week 10-14<\/a>: From wine gum to donut<\/strong> \ud83c\udf69<\/p>\n By week 10, your baby is about 4 centimeters long \u2013 comparable to a wine gum. By week 14, they grow further to the size of a donut! \ud83c\udf69. Tangible love<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Week 20:<\/a> The first kicks<\/strong><\/p>\n Halfway through your pregnancy, your baby is about 25 centimeters long, comparable to a stack of pancakes! \ud83e\udd5e Love in full bloom<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Week 30<\/a>: A box full of surprises<\/strong><\/p>\n At week 30, your baby weighs about 1.3 kilos and is 38 centimeters long \u2013 comparable to a box of chocolates \ud83c\udf6b. 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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
This is when you’ll likely feel your baby’s movements for the first time. A kick here, a push there \u2013 these are the ways your baby communicates with you. This is often an emotional moment that parents remember forever. <\/p>\n