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Pregnancy is often described in weeks, but many parents find it easier to understand the journey when viewed month by month. Each stage brings important development for your baby, alongside physical and emotional changes for you.

This guide has been created to offer clear, supportive insight into what is happening throughout pregnancy. Rather than overwhelming you with medical detail, it focuses on the key milestones that help you feel informed, reassured, and more connected to the remarkable process unfolding.

Alongside each month, you will find a short video designed to gently walk you through your baby’s development and the changes you may begin to notice. Whether you prefer to read, watch, or both, the aim is to provide information in a way that feels calm and approachable.

Every pregnancy is unique, and experiences will naturally vary from person to person. Think of this guide as a trusted companion – a place to return to whenever you want a clearer understanding of what this month may bring.

You can explore each stage below, and I will continue adding new months as the series grows.

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Maternity Photography in East Grinstead

My maternity sessions are relaxed, flexible affairs, with the studio booked for a full hour so we have plenty of time to build a really varied gallery. You’re welcome to choose up to three backdrops and up to three outfit changes, so you can mix and match styles and create a set of pregnancy images that feels properly yours.

I’d recommend booking your session between 28 and 36 weeks, so you’re still comfortable, and you’re welcome to borrow any of my maternity photo shoot dresses while you’re in the studio. You choose your images and order any extras directly from your online gallery, with no sales or viewing session to attend.