Our Baby JourneyMedical disclaimer
The content on Our Baby Journey, including the week-by-week guide and answers from the AI assistant, is general educational information. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
- Always seek the advice of your doctor, midwife or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your pregnancy or health.
- Never ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this website.
- Answers from the AI assistant are generated automatically and may be inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.
- Baby sizes, timings and milestones are averages. Every pregnancy is different.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
When to call your doctor or midwife
Contact your healthcare provider or maternity unit straight away, or get emergency care, if you have:
- Vaginal bleeding
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain or cramping
- A severe headache, blurred vision, or sudden swelling of your face, hands or feet
- A fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher
- Fluid leaking from your vagina
- Severe vomiting where you cannot keep fluids down
- Your baby moving less than usual or a change in their pattern of movements (later in pregnancy)
- Regular contractions before 37 weeks
- Pain or burning when you urinate
- Feeling very low, anxious, or having thoughts of harming yourself