Pregnancy Blog

Week-by-week guides, prenatal nutrition, safe foods and expert tips — everything you need for a healthy, informed pregnancy.

First trimester fetal development at week 12
Trimester 1

First Trimester Guide: Weeks 1–13

From conception to the end of the most critical period — fetal development, body changes, key supplements and what to expect week by week.

Apr 30, 2026 · 9 min read
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Pregnancy nausea relief tips for week 8
Trimester 1

Morning Sickness Relief: 15 Evidence-Based Remedies

Doctor-backed strategies for pregnancy nausea — ginger, vitamin B6, sea-bands, hydration tips, and when nausea becomes hyperemesis.

May 1, 2026 · 9 min read
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Second trimester fetal development at week 20
Trimester 2

Second Trimester Guide: Weeks 14–27

The golden period of pregnancy — first kicks, anatomy scan, rapid growth, and how to feel your best during weeks 14 to 27.

Apr 30, 2026 · 8 min read
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Visible pregnancy bump and steady weight gain at week 20
Wellbeing

Pregnancy Weight Gain Guide: How Much by Trimester

IOM-recommended ranges by BMI, trimester-by-trimester targets, and exactly where the weight goes — with twin guidance included.

May 1, 2026 · 8 min read
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Active second-trimester body at week 24
Wellbeing

Safe Exercises During Pregnancy: Trimester-by-Trimester Guide

ACOG-aligned workouts for every trimester — prenatal yoga, walking, swimming, Kegels, a 5-step daily routine, and what to avoid.

May 1, 2026 · 10 min read
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Third trimester fetal development at week 35
Trimester 3

Third Trimester Guide: Weeks 28–40

The final stretch — birth preparation, kick counting, Braxton-Hicks contractions, hospital bag, and signs of labour.

Apr 30, 2026 · 10 min read
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Fetal development at week 28 — when daily kick counts begin
Trimester 3

Kick Counts: How to Track Your Baby's Movements

The count-to-10 method, what is normal at 28+ weeks, and exactly when reduced fetal movement is a same-day emergency.

May 1, 2026 · 8 min read
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Fetal neural tube development at week 5
Nutrition

Prenatal Supplements Guide: What to Take & When

The 7 essential pregnancy supplements — folic acid, iron, iodine, vitamin D, omega-3 DHA, calcium, and magnesium with dosage and timing.

Apr 30, 2026 · 7 min read
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Fetal development at week 10
Nutrition

Safe Foods During Pregnancy: Complete Guide by Trimester

Know exactly what to eat and what to avoid — fish, drinks, meat, dairy, fruits and herbs with trimester-specific guidance.

Apr 30, 2026 · 6 min read
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Full-term baby at week 39 — recognising the signs of labour
Birth Prep

Signs of Labor: When to Go to the Hospital

Real labour vs. Braxton-Hicks, the 5-1-1 rule, mucus plug, water breaking, and when to call your midwife immediately.

May 1, 2026 · 9 min read
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Fetal development at week 37 - full term
Birth Prep

Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Labour & Birth

The complete packing list for mum, baby, and partner — everything you need to prepare before your due date arrives.

Apr 30, 2026 · 5 min read
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Pregnancy bump at week 28 — when sleep positions matter most
Wellbeing

Pregnancy Sleep Positions: Best Ways to Sleep Safely

Why left-side sleep matters in T3, when to stop sleeping on your back, the 5-pillow setup and how to fall asleep when nothing feels comfortable.

May 8, 2026 · 9 min read
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Pregnancy bump at week 30 — when back pain typically peaks
Wellbeing

Pregnancy Back Pain: Causes, Relief & Safe Treatments

Why your back hurts during pregnancy and what actually helps — safe stretches, posture fixes, support belts, sciatica relief and red flags.

May 8, 2026 · 10 min read
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Pregnancy heartburn relief tips at week 24
Nutrition

Pregnancy Heartburn Relief: Safe Remedies & What to Avoid

Diet swaps, eating habits, sleep tips, which antacids are pregnancy-safe (Tums, Gaviscon, Rennie) and what to avoid.

May 8, 2026 · 9 min read
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Fetal development at week 36 — when most birth plans should be ready
Birth Prep

Birth Plan Template: How to Write Yours (with Examples)

A complete, doctor-aligned birth plan template — labour preferences, pain relief, delivery, c-section, baby's first hour and unexpected scenarios.

May 8, 2026 · 11 min read
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Full-term baby — the start of postpartum recovery
Wellbeing

Postpartum Recovery: Your First 6 Weeks Guide

What to expect physically and emotionally — vaginal and c-section recovery, bleeding, baby blues vs PPD, mental health, and red flags.

May 8, 2026 · 12 min read
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