Pregnancy tips and advice
Bonding before birth and talking to bump
Early language development - The benefits of making sounds and talking to your baby from birth
Expert JoJo Lander explains the benefits of early communication with your baby.
Talking to your bump - what are the benefits?
Music Therapist JoJo Lander explains the benefits of making sounds and talking to babies in the womb.
Getting to know your bump
Midwife Dilan Chauhan explains why it's important to make time to get to know your baby's movements before birth.
Letting others bond with baby
Bonding between your baby and their family doesn't have to wait for birth.
Massaging your bump
Massaging your bump is a great way to relax during pregnancy and is safe from 3 months.
Playing your baby bump music
Babies' hearing develops throughout pregnancy, so try playing music to them in the womb.
Taking bump selfies
Taking weekly bump selfies is a great way to record your pregnancy journey and see how your body changes over time throughout pregnancy.
Make a video diary
Why not try making a video diary throughout your pregnancy?
Making a scrapbook
Why not try making a scrapbook to start to visualise life with baby? It makes a great keepsake to look back on too.
Talking to bump
Talking to your bump is great for building early bonds and baby will hear your voices before they're even born.
Bump challenge
We challenge parents-to-be to get creative and bond with their bump.
How babies develop brain connections, even before birth
Did you know that connections between babies' brain cells are being built even before they are born?
The science of singing to bump
At just 4 1/2 months in the womb, your baby can already hear sounds.
Brilliant Brains - How babies start processing sounds in the womb
By 24 weeks babies in the womb can respond to voices. Their mum's voice can calm them down and they can become more still as they listen to it.
What can babies hear in the womb?
Your baby is listening to the world around them - even in the womb!
Pregnancy wellbeing
Taking time out
How finding time in your day to be calm and peaceful can reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy.
Using breathing techniques
Try flexibility and breathing techniques during pregnancy to help relax and calm your busy mind.
Nesting in pregnancy
How to get your home ready for the arrival of your baby.
Slowing down before baby arrives
Taking a bit of a breather is important for your mental and physical health.
Meeting other mums and dads to be
It's important to try and speak to people like other parents and your GP and midwife during pregnancy.
Pregnant and stressed? Tips for dealing with anxiety during pregnancy
It's not unusual to feel anxious during pregnancy, so you shouldn't feel afraid to ask for help.
Suzie Bakos: “I’ve found that generally people are quite negative when they talk about pregnancy.”
We caught up with Suzie Bakos about her pregnancy journey so far.
Eating well in pregnancy
Essential advice on eating a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy.
What’s happening to my breasts?
Changes in your breasts are often an early sign of pregnancy and continue throughout the nine months.
Is it safe to exercise when I'm pregnant?
Staying active is great for your mind and body during pregnancy but which types of exercise are best?
Is it safe to have sex when I'm pregnant?
It's completely safe to have sex during pregnancy except in a very small number of cases.
Stretch your lower body
Gentle hip and thigh stretches during pregnancy can ease muscle tightness and help you feel calmer too.
Walking in pregnancy
Gentle walking during pregnancy can help build your fitness, lift your mood and is a great way to socialise.
Get ready for your baby's first week
Simple ways to get prepared for your baby's arrival.
Easy ways new parents & parents-to-be can add activity in their routine
Simple ways to build physical activity into your routine, both before baby arrives and then once they come along.
All about vitamins, minerals and supplements in pregnancy
If you have questions about pregnancy vitamins, we have the answers.
Dos and don’ts of pregnancy wellbeing
Commonly asked questions about your pregnancy health.
Do I really need to eat for two? Pregnancy healthy eating Q&A
How and why to eat well when you're pregnant - we talk cravings, morning sickness, healthy weight gain and more.
Labour
Will my vagina ever go back to the way it was before giving birth?
Midwife Kelly Sawyer provides the answer.
Will I poo during labour?
Find out why our panel of experts see pooing during labour as a positive thing.
How can partners help with the birth?
There are lots of ways partners can help with the birth of a baby.
Can I kickstart labour?
Our panel of baby experts chat separate fact from fiction and run through some natural ways to bring on labour.
7 things you might forget to prepare for labour
From birthing bag essential to plans you need to make ahead of your trip to hospital.
Ask the Experts: How do I choose where to give birth?
Find out what you need to consider when you're choosing a maternity unit.
More pregnancy advice
Opening up challenge
We challenge parents-to-be to open up about their worries.
Myth buster challenge
We challenge parents-to-be to identify the myths and truths of pregnancy cravings.
What happens at antenatal appointments?
Midwife Dilan Chauhan explains what to expect from an antenatal appointment.
What you do (and don't) need for your new baby
Feeling under pressure to buy tons of things for your new baby? We'll help you work out what's really essential.
Unique baby names: What's the story behind your baby's name?
We asked parents for the inspiration behind their little one's name.
The Parents Manual: Busting pregnancy jargon
Some definitions for terms you're likely to hear in pregnancy.
Feeling your baby move during pregnancy
Getting to know their movements can help you bond with your baby and check their health.
Can you guess a baby's sex before birth?
Gender reveal parties are popular but can you tell if you're having a boy or a girl? We explore guessing-game myths.
