When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
So, you think you might be pregnant. Maybe your period is late, maybe you’re feeling a bit off, or maybe you’re just staring at that pregnancy test in your bathroom, wondering whether it’s too early to take it. When is the right time to pee on that stick? Can you test before your period is due, or will […]
What Are the Early Symptoms of Pregnancy?
At some point, most women have had that moment where they stop and think, Wait… could I be pregnant? Some early pregnancy symptoms to watch out for include a late period, feeling a bit off, suddenly developing an aversion to your favourite coffee, or being completely wiped out despite getting plenty of sleep. Pregnancy symptoms can be […]
Am I Pregnant? 10 Early Signs You Might Be
At some point, most women have had that moment where they stop and think: Could I be pregnant? Maybe your period is late, or you’ve felt a little different lately—extra tired, hungrier than usual, or just a bit “off.” Early pregnancy symptoms vary for everyone. Some women pick up on small changes almost immediately, while others don’t notice […]
13 Weeks Pregnant – Nearly Into the Second Trimester
You’re 13 weeks pregnant, which means you’re almost through the first trimester – deep breath, you’re doing it. This is an exciting milestone in pregnancy week 13. This is the week where many people start to feel a tiny flicker of relief. The early weeks (with all their secrecy, worry, and relentless nausea) are nearly […]
12 Weeks Pregnant – First Trimester Milestone
You’re 12 weeks pregnant — and for many, this week marks the end of the first trimester, a bit of a turning point during pregnancy week 12. You might have had (or be heading for) your first scan, that magical moment where things start to feel real. Seeing your baby wriggle around on the screen, even if […]
Pregnancy Week 11 – You’re Nearly There
You’re at Pregnancy Week 11 – so close to the end of the first trimester you can almost smell the second (and hopefully it’s not setting off your nausea). This week might still feel a bit like a waiting game. You’re past the shock (maybe), not quite at the glowing phase (probably), and very much […]
10 Weeks Pregnant – Double Digits, Double the Hormones
You’re 10 weeks pregnant, which means you’ve officially hit double digits, but also… possibly the height of the hormone storm. This week can be a bit of a mixed bag: one minute you’re crying at a dog food advert, the next you’re Googling “can I survive only eating plain pasta until I give birth?”. If […]
9 Weeks Pregnant – Baby’s the Size of a Grape and You’re… Exhausted
You’re 9 weeks pregnant, and it might be starting to feel a bit more real – even if you’re still keeping the secret (and surviving on crackers, naps and pure willpower). This is often one of the more intense stages of the first trimester. There’s a lot going on inside, but you might still look […]
8 Weeks Pregnant – Feeling It Yet?
At 8 weeks pregnant, your baby is still tiny — but your body might feel anything but at 8 weeks pregnant. Whether you’re thriving, nauseous, overwhelmed, or all three before breakfast, you’re right on track at 8 weeks pregnant. This week often comes with big feelings, big hormones, and very little energy. And that’s okay. Here’s […]
7 Weeks Pregnant – Still a Secret, Still a Full-Time Job
Your Baby at Week 7 of Pregnancy: When you are 7 weeks pregnant, many exciting developments are happening. At 7 weeks pregnant, you might still be keeping things quiet — but your body is doing anything but. This is the week where pregnancy can feel like a full-body takeover. Even if you’re not showing yet, everything inside you […]