For many women, week 12 of pregnancy heralds the easing of early pregnancy symptoms. At this time, your uterus rises upwards and puts less pressure on your bladder. Hopefully, now your tiredness is also easing. Decidedly, around this time, you may have your first visit with your midwife or doctor providing pregnancy care. Having
Eleven weeks is an exciting time in your pregnancy, and for many women, it is the first chance to see their baby. Between Week 11 to Week 13, you may choose to book your nuchal translucency scan to check how your baby is developing. Having a scan may be very exciting, but it is
You are now nearing the end of your first trimester, which is very exciting. If you have been waiting to share the news with others, then you don’t have much longer to go. Additionally, your midwife or doctor may talk to you about an additional test you can get during pregnancy. The NIPT is
You are now 9 weeks pregnant! You are now well and truly into your first trimester and are probably feeling it. Clothes are getting tighter; the bathroom is your new best friend (whether it’s an increased need to urinate or morning sickness), and your moods are up and down, which is often a side
At this time, you might have that longed-for pregnancy glow! But unfortunately, this ‘glow’ doesn’t visit all pregnant women; for instance, others experience acne, as it is a side effect you can’t do much about as you progress further in your pregnancy journey. Artist Holly Priddis How your baby is growing when
At this time that you have settled into pregnancy, you may be wondering when you might start to show. It begins with a bit of bloating at this stage, and you will notice an immense difference in your stomach between when you first wake up versus when you go to sleep. This difference is
By now, the news of your impending arrival is starting to sink in. But, you may question with whom you are going to share this exciting news. Some people prefer to keep it a secret for the first 12 weeks until they feel the risk of miscarriage decreases. Ultimately, the decision is yours. Do
If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do a home pregnancy test. Most tests on the market are more than 99% effective at detecting hCG in your system after a missed period. However, if you found out a week or so ago, the news that you are bringing a new little
Congratulations on being 4 weeks pregnant! Finding out you are pregnant is a hugely exciting time and can bring lots of emotions. However, it’s essential to know you are not alone, as you may experience joy to nervousness and even a little anxiety, which is because significant changes are happening rapidly in your body.
It’s time to sound the drum roll. You're 3 weeks pregnant. This is the week your baby is conceived! If you have been trying to conceive you will have earmarked the magic four days this week which will give you your best chance of success. You have made love on some (or maybe all!)
