By the time you're 40 weeks pregnant, your baby is fully developed and ready for birth. Their nutrition will then be reliant on your own diet via your breast milk, so it’s important to maintain t...
Understanding the early signs of pregnancy Maybe your period’s late or your boobs are sore – whatever the signs, you really think you might be pregnant. So what do you do? Here’s our guide to ...
During week 7, your baby’s arm buds are emerging and flat, paddle-like hands are forming. Iodine supports your baby’s growth at this time. Discover which foods contain this mineral, and why you may...
Folic acid supports your baby’s earliest development, making it a key nutrient for your first trimester of pregnancy. Learn what it does, how much is recommended, and which foods can help to i...
If your pregnancy is straightforward and your doctor or midwife has given you the go-ahead, you can carry on exercising and even start a new routine. Studies now show that it is, in fact, highly...
Your pelvic floor has an important role to play during pregnancy, birth and post-birth. A strong pelvic floor can support your baby and your bladder in pregnancy, help rotate your baby’s head d...
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are well documented. Numerous studies demonstrate a positive effect on both an expectant mum’s health and her baby’s health – to the extent that women are ...
Research shows that exercise in pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial to both you and your baby – yet information on what’s safe and what’s not can be confusing and outdated. Experts now agree tha...
In your 26th week of pregnancy, your baby is entering a stage of significant physical growth and brain development. Your balanced diet should include good sources of the long chain polyunsaturated...
By the time you're 13 weeks pregnant, your baby is growing rapidly and is quite active, although their movement is still undetectable to you. Their reproductive organs are developed now and their...
During week 8, your baby’s facial features are becoming more defined. Less excitingly, morning sickness may be reaching its peak around now. We hope the following suggestions provide at least a l...
During pregnancy it’s important to pay special attention to your diet and avoid anything that may carry the risk of food poisoning. It’s normal to experience changes in your eating habits dur...
