Pregnancy

Week-by-week pregnancy guidance, symptoms, scans, nutrition, birth preparation and postnatal recovery, written in plain language and checked against national health guidance.

Pregnancy

The Science Behind Early Pregnancy Symptoms

Tender breasts, fatigue, a metallic taste and heightened smell often show up before a missed period. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

Pregnancy

The Science Behind Pregnancy Test Accuracy

Home tests detect hCG and are over 99% accurate from the day of a missed period, but testing too early is the main cause of false negatives. the physiology and evidence, explained…

· 6 min read

Pregnancy

The Science Behind Dating Scan

An ultrasound between 8 and 14 weeks measures crown-rump length and gives the most accurate due date available. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

Pregnancy

The Practical Dating Scan Checklist

An ultrasound between 8 and 14 weeks measures crown-rump length and gives the most accurate due date available. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

Pregnancy

The Science Behind 20-Week Anomaly Scan

This detailed scan checks the brain, heart, spine, kidneys, limbs and placental position. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

· 5 min read