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You are eighteen weeks pregnant

You are eighteen weeks pregnant

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Feeling a fluttering yet? Don’t worry if you’re not, lots of women don’t feel their babies move until 20-24 weeks, but expect to feel it very soon. Your baby’s immune system is also starting to mature this week in preparation for life outside of the womb and his intestines are beginning to collect meconium; his first poo!
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