The exciting news is that the first trimester is almost over, and you should slowly start feeling a bit more human again as some of the first trimester symptoms begin to lift. Reduced nausea and fatigue will hopefully be replaced with renewed energy. Your little cherub is busy kicking and stretching in the womb, and […]
At this stage both your bump and baby are growing nicely. This week is a significant one for your baby as they have developed almost all their intricate body systems. Going forward, they’ll take the rest of the 28 weeks to grow, allowing time for their already developed little systems to mature and function. You’re […]
One more week to go before you have officially completed the first trimester – one third of your pregnancy is done! Miraculously, in this short space of time you’ve grown a fetus that has all of its bit and pieces in place, including the finer details such as unique fingerprints. The good news is that […]
Congratulations! You’ve officially entered into the second trimester and this is known to be the most enjoyable stage of your pregnancy. Your nausea should be just about gone, your breasts will hopefully be feeling less tender, and with a bit of luck you should start to feel a lot more energetic. But with all this […]
With your baby’s rapid growth taking place, your bump will be growing quickly too. At this stage, the scale starts creeping up each week so don’t be alarmed. On average, you should be gaining around 500g a week (or 2kg a month) and should have already gained around 2.5kg (more or less) up until this […]
With every week that goes by, your tummy becomes less of a bulge and more of a bump. For some moms, you may even begin to feel the tiniest of light flutters or bubbles, which is the first sign of movement! And if not this week, it will be soon. Your Baby Your baby is […]
With your little one getting bigger and hungrier, don’t be alarmed if you feel constantly ravenous. Gaining weight at this stage is inevitable, and nourishing your little one is a necessity. However, just try to stick with healthy choices where possible (although we’re all for treating yourself occasionally). Your Baby Your baby is the size […]
With a growing bump, and the onset of swollen feet and hands, we think it’s time to treat yourself to a few extra pregnancy friendly clothes and shoes that’ll be kind and accommodating to the ever-expanding waistline. If you’re a tummy sleeper, or enjoy sleeping on your back, it may be a good time to […]
Your bump is growing, your legs are starting to swell, your lower back may be aching and you may start experiencing shooting pains across your abdomen – so what next? Insert leg cramps! These shooting pains across your calves are very common during your first and second trimester, and occur most often during the night […]
WOO HOO! You’ve reached the halfway mark with just 20 weeks left to go. You probably have a lot more energy and a higher libido. But alas, it’s not all plain sailing and you may be feeling the usual pregnancy aches and pains, which can include dizziness, leg cramps, heartburn and shortness of breath. Your […]