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 18 of Pregnancy
You are now four and half months pregnant – so almost halfway there. As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll find that most of the growth is now focused on your bump. At this stage, it’ll affect you mainly in clothing you are wearing and your changing shape – although this va…
Week 17 of Pregnancy
If you haven’t already, by week 17 of pregnancy your bump will be starting to become a lot more prominent – not just that is it/isn’t it bloating kind of look! Your baby is continuing to grow and develop, but you’ll also notice changes in yourself too – such as your hair, skin,…
Week 16 of Pregnancy
What happens in week 16 of pregnancy. Week 16 is also the end of the fourth month of your pregnancy – only roughly 5 more months to go! This is also the week where you should be having your next midwife appointment – even if you’ve had to see a doctor/consultant already due to a…
Week 15 of Pregnancy
What happens in week 15 of pregnancy. By the 15th week of pregnancy, we’re hoping you are feeling more confident in your pregnant self and experiencing some of that mythical ‘pregnancy bloom’. Your bump is probably a lot more prominent too – just enough to show off your growing…
Week 14 of Pregnancy
What happens in week 14 of pregnancy. By now hopefully you are starting to feel some of that second trimester magic – less tired, more full of energy and as a result a lot more settled and excited for the weeks ahead. Your body is changing too – you may still have a flat stomach…
Week 13 of Pregnancy
Week 13 of pregnancy. You are now in the 13th week of your pregnancy – and whilst some may say it’s not a lucky number, in pregnancy terms it heralds the beginning of your second trimester. Just think – you are a third of the way through this amazing journey! For some, the secon…
Week 12 of Pregnancy
Week 12 of pregnancy. Congratulations – week 12 is a big week for you and your baby. It’s not only the final week of your first trimester, by the end of this week your baby will be fully developed and ready for the next stage – growing and just growing. It’s also the week where…
Week 11 of Pregnancy
Week 11 of pregnancy. You are now in the penultimate week of your first trimester – it’s either flown by for you, or it’s felt like the longest 3 months of your life! By the end of this week – if not sooner, you’ll be having your dating/combined screening scan and finding out if your…
Week 10 of Pregnancy
At ten weeks of pregnancy, you may find that the waistband of your jeans/skirt is starting to feel a little bit snug – you may even find yourself popping open a button or two for comfort! It’s an adjustment – there is no right or wrong way to feel, but understanding the changes, findi…
Week 9 of Pregnancy
This is the week that you’ve probably had, or are just about to have, your first midwife booking in appointment and probably wondering what happens next. Your booking in appointment starts off your antenatal care and ensures that you and your baby’s health and well-being is moni…
Week 8 of Pregnancy
What happens in week 8 of pregnancy. You are now two months into your pregnancy – and even though we are counting in weeks, celebrate this milestone! You have been growing your baby and adapting to changes for many weeks now and whilst we know it is exhausting work, you and your…
Week 7 of Pregnancy
What happens in week 7 of pregnancy. Pregnancy symptoms may all be raging by now, but even if they aren’t, you are probably feeling more and more pregnant as the weeks continue. Remember symptoms can come and go – you may find on some days that you feel more nauseous or tired th…