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

Caffeine in Pregnancy: Myths vs Facts

Guidance generally caps caffeine at 200 mg a day, roughly two mugs of instant coffee. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

Pregnancy

Exercise During Pregnancy: Myths vs Facts

150 minutes of moderate activity a week improves sleep, mood, blood sugar and recovery. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Weight Gain: Myths vs Facts

Recommended gain depends on pre-pregnancy BMI and ranges from around 5 to 18 kilograms. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

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Heartburn in Pregnancy: Myths vs Facts

Progesterone relaxes the valve at the top of the stomach, so reflux is common and worsens as the uterus grows. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant…

· 6 min read