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Follow your baby and body week by week — doctor-reviewed with references, from week 4 to 40.
Am I pregnant? Tests, early signs and getting a clear answer.10 articles
Early signs and how to confirm for sure.
Read the article →The earliest and most reliable signs.
Read the article →When symptoms can begin after ovulation.
Read the article →Why a negative test can be wrong.
Read the article →Accuracy and how to avoid false results.
Read the article →The best day and time to test.
Read the article →Faint line vs evaporation line explained.
Read the article →How to tell them apart.
Read the article →Why it is possible though less likely.
Read the article →The short window after ovulation.
Read the article →Every common symptom explained — and when to seek help.20 articles
When spotting is harmless — and when it is not.
Read the article →Mild cramps vs red-flag pain.
Read the article →Why breasts feel tender and how to ease it.
Read the article →Causes of fatigue and how to boost energy.
Read the article →Why morning sickness happens and remedies.
Read the article →Managing vomiting and spotting hyperemesis.
Read the article →Why bloating happens and how to ease it.
Read the article →Causes of dizziness and when to worry.
Read the article →Common causes and when it may be serious.
Read the article →Why your back aches and how to relieve it.
Read the article →Round-ligament and pelvic girdle pain.
Read the article →Why gas increases and how to reduce it.
Read the article →Causes and safe relief.
Read the article →Why mood swings happen and coping tips.
Read the article →Tearfulness and when to seek support.
Read the article →Cravings, and what pica means.
Read the article →Why sleep suffers and better-sleep tips.
Read the article →Night cramps and how to prevent them.
Read the article →Normal swelling vs pre-eclampsia warning.
Read the article →Reducing foot swelling and warning signs.
Read the article →Growth, heartbeat, kicks and milestones in the womb.15 articles
How growth is tracked and supported.
Read the article →Size by trimester and how it is measured.
Read the article →How your baby looks at each stage.
Read the article →When the heart begins and its rate.
Read the article →Doppler, ultrasound and stethoscope timing.
Read the article →When you first feel movement.
Read the article →Understanding your baby movement pattern.
Read the article →Why lots of movement is usually good.
Read the article →Reduced movement — what to do now.
Read the article →When and what your baby can hear.
Read the article →Voice recognition before and after birth.
Read the article →REM sleep and dreaming in the womb.
Read the article →Sleep cycles and active/quiet periods.
Read the article →Brain timeline and folic acid.
Read the article →Lung maturity and surfactant.
Read the article →Ovulation, timing and boosting your chances.4 articles
How to find your fertile window and best days to try.
Read the article →Time trying-to-conceive to your menstrual cycle.
Read the article →Signs that can appear before your period is due.
Read the article →Timing, first-morning urine and reading results.
Read the article →What to eat, what to avoid, and key nutrients.5 articles
What to skip — and safer swaps.
Read the article →25 iron-rich foods to help prevent anaemia.
Read the article →How much calcium you need and best sources.
Read the article →How much to drink and signs of dehydration.
Read the article →Evidence-based ways to ease nausea.
Read the article →Can I eat…? Fruits, drinks, cravings and food safety answered.19 articles
A balanced plate and the key nutrients.
Read the article →Which fruits are safe — nearly all.
Read the article →Safe in moderation; watch the sugar.
Read the article →Ripe yes, unripe (green) no.
Read the article →Safe — the labour fear is a myth.
Read the article →Keep caffeine under ~200 mg a day.
Read the article →Count the caffeine; mind iron.
Read the article →Yes — choose pasteurised.
Read the article →Yes — cooked until firm.
Read the article →Low-mercury fish, well cooked.
Read the article →Yes — cook thoroughly.
Read the article →Hard/pasteurised yes; soft no.
Read the article →Fine in moderation; has caffeine.
Read the article →Safe for baby; may cause heartburn.
Read the article →Ask your doctor first.
Read the article →Yes if freshly cooked and hot.
Read the article →Quick avoid list at a glance.
Read the article →About 8–12 cups a day.
Read the article →Folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D.
Read the article →Safe exercise, travel and everyday wellbeing.2 articles
Managing complications and high-risk pregnancy.3 articles
Screening, risks and managing blood sugar.
Read the article →Warning signs of pre-eclampsia and management.
Read the article →What makes a pregnancy high-risk.
Read the article →Prepare for labour and delivery day.1 articles
Can I run, swim, lift or do yoga? Safe activity answered.11 articles
Yes — safe and beneficial for most.
Read the article →Usually yes if you already run.
Read the article →One of the safest exercises.
Read the article →Yes — hold the rail, go slow.
Read the article →Light–moderate with good form.
Read the article →Yes — supportive and cooling.
Read the article →Yes — prenatal yoga is great.
Read the article →Gentle poses; skip deep twists.
Read the article →Stationary yes; outdoor with care.
Read the article →Yes — gentle dancing is fine.
Read the article →About 150 minutes a week.
Read the article →Best positions, pillows and common sleep problems.7 articles
Side-lying, ideally the left.
Read the article →Fine early; avoid flat later.
Read the article →Fine until it gets uncomfortable.
Read the article →Causes and better-sleep tips.
Read the article →Pregnancy pillow or knees + bump.
Read the article →Common — when to get it checked.
Read the article →Bathroom trips and discomfort.
Read the article →Flying, driving, trains and travel safety.6 articles
Yes — second trimester is best.
Read the article →Generally safe; move around.
Read the article →Yes — often most comfortable.
Read the article →Yes — belt correctly, take breaks.
Read the article →Yes with precautions.
Read the article →Usually up to ~36 weeks.
Read the article →Painkillers, antibiotics, herbal remedies and more.6 articles
First-choice painkiller, lowest dose.
Read the article →Some are safe — only prescribed ones.
Read the article →Always check first.
Read the article →Paracetamol; avoid ibuprofen.
Read the article →Caution — natural is not always safe.
Read the article →Yes — keep asthma controlled.
Read the article →Ultrasounds, blood tests, NT, anomaly scan, NIPT.8 articles
A dating scan around 6–14 weeks.
Read the article →Blood group, anaemia, infections.
Read the article →11–14 week chromosomal screen.
Read the article →Detailed 18–20 week anatomy check.
Read the article →24–28 week diabetes screen.
Read the article →Accurate blood-test screen from ~10 wk.
Read the article →Diagnostic test with a small risk.
Read the article →Screening is offered to all.
Read the article →Bleeding, miscarriage, pre-eclampsia and warning signs.13 articles
When it is harmless vs an emergency.
Read the article →When spotting is harmless.
Read the article →Signs, causes and compassionate support.
Read the article →Warning signs — a medical emergency.
Read the article →Symptoms and management.
Read the article →Types, signs and management.
Read the article →High BP with organ signs — urgent.
Read the article →Low placenta and painless bleeding.
Read the article →Placenta separates — an emergency.
Read the article →Oligohydramnios explained.
Read the article →Polyhydramnios explained.
Read the article →What to expect with twins.
Read the article →What it means and your options.
Read the article →Labour signs, contractions and what to expect.8 articles
Contractions, waters, and a show.
Read the article →A tightening wave that builds.
Read the article →The 5-1-1 rule and warning signs.
Read the article →Note time and colour; call your unit.
Read the article →Often longer for a first baby.
Read the article →The three stages of labour.
Read the article →Preterm labour signs — act fast.
Read the article →Why and how induction is done.
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