Parenting Blog
Discover a wealth of knowledge in our weekly blogs, where we delve into topics like the stages of labour, exercise during pregnancy, healthy pregnancy tips, and expert advice for new parents.
Week 30 of Pregnancy
You only have 10 weeks to go now until your official estimated due date – and the next few weeks will probably pass quickly as you undergo lots of changes physically as well as to your lifestyle such as getting ready for the big day ahead – whenever that may be! It’s important to reme…
Week 29 of Pregnancy
Week 29 is the earliest you can start maternity leave in the UK, though in reality for many, they’ll be waiting a fair few weeks before taking their maternity leave. It’s an individual decision – and of course depends on the kind of work you do, if you have support at home, and practi…
Week 28 of Pregnancy
And just like that, you are now in the third trimester of your pregnancy – a mere 3 months away from your due date and maybe even less (or a week or two more!) in meeting your baby. This week you will have a routine 28-week appointment with your midwife to check your blood pressure, &…
Week 27 of Pregnancy
You may be relieved or surprised to know that at 27 weeks you are now in the last week of your second trimester! It’s a good time to reflect back on all the amazing changes that have happened with you and your baby in the last few months and how far you have both come. … Contin…
Week 26 of Pregnancy
You are now 6 months into your pregnancy and only 3 left to go! As your pregnancy progresses and your antenatal care becomes more frequent you’ll be wondering what the point of the checks are and why they are carried out. All of the routine checks carried out by your midwife are to en…
Week 25 of Pregnancy
Week 25 is often when your routine antenatal regular appointments start. You may have had a few appointments already if you have needed to see your consultant or additional checks and care, but your regular antenatal appointments are important in checking on all aspects of you – your…
Week 24 of Pregnancy
Your baby must be really starting to expand now and with it should also come some real kicks and nudges from inside. Gone are the days when you’re not sure if it’s a fluttering movement or a bit of wind – there is no mistaking your baby is somersaulting inside you now! Wee…
Week 23 of Pregnancy
At 23 weeks into your pregnancy get ready for things to really start changing, beginning with what will feel like a growth spurt. From the end of this week onwards, your baby’s growth will really take off – with baby doubling in size over the next few weeks – so be prepared for…
Week 22 of Pregnancy
By around week 22 of pregnancy, you should be feeling some kind of activity or movement from your baby. Whilst some feel their baby move from around 16 weeks, for most – especially if it is your first baby it usually happens after 18-20 weeks. If you have never felt your baby move by…
Week 21 of Pregnancy
After all of the excitement of last week with your 20 week scan, you’re probably feeling more and more pregnant and now beginning to enjoy this next stage of your pregnancy. There are lots of changes ahead as preparation begins for the third trimester and life with a baby – so don’t b…
Week 20 of Pregnancy
You’ve made it to the milestone of halfway through your pregnancy – wow! Lots happening this week for you in terms of appointments and checks, so be prepared for a busy and hopefully exhilarating week ahead. One of the big events this week is your 20 week or the official term- f…
Week 19 of Pregnancy
Slowly inching your way to the all important milestone of the halfway point – you are firmly in your second trimester and things are due to change alot over the next few weeks. Take a moment to just reflect back on where you are – you may have had a straightforward journey to pregnanc…