Your pregnancy and parenting journey just got so much easier with our comprehensive collection of expert advice, practical tools, and trusted guidance covering everything from getting pregnant through to caring for your precious new arrival. Baby and Pregnancy is here to help.
Try our 2 free tools including the Due Date Calculator and Baby Name Explorer to get instant personalised help.
God Parents and Guardians
Godparents and guardians are trusted people you choose to support your child's upbringing and faith, with or without legal responsibility.
Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression affects around 1 in 10 UK women after birth, causing persistent low mood, tiredness and anxiety that goes beyond baby blues.
How Soon After Giving Birth Can I Start Exercising?
Starting gentle exercise like walking a few weeks after birth is usually safe, but get your doctor's clearance first before anything strenuous.
Due Date Calculator (Free Tool)
Calculate your estimated due date and get week-by-week pregnancy guidance.
Baby Name Explorer (Free Tool)
Explore baby names by origin, meaning and popularity. Get personalised suggestions.
Is It Safe to Have a Tattoo Whilst Pregnant?
Getting a tattoo while pregnant carries health risks including infection and immune system changes worth considering first.
Getting Pregnant After a Miscarriage
A look at how soon you can safely try to get pregnant again after losing a pregnancy.
Post-Birth Contraception Options
You can get pregnant again within weeks of giving birth, so knowing your contraception options while breastfeeding matters.
The Link Between Chlamydia and Miscarriage
Chlamydia infections can increase miscarriage risk, but testing and treatment can help protect your pregnancy.
Natural Ways to Bring on Labour
Here are some popular natural methods people try when hoping to speed up labour at the end of pregnancy.
Are Painkillers Safe to Take During Pregnancy?
Some painkillers are safer than others during pregnancy, and occasional use is generally fine, but regular use during certain months can pose risks.
How Much Weight Gain Is Expected During Pregnancy?
Most pregnant women gain around 28 pounds, but only a third comes from the baby and placenta, the rest is your body's natural changes.
What Is a Retained Placenta?
A retained placenta happens when the placenta doesn't come out naturally after birth, here's why it occurs and what doctors do about it.
When Can You Expect to Feel Your Unborn Baby Moving?
Most moms feel their first real kicks between 18 and 22 weeks, but fluttering sensations can start as early as 16 weeks.
How Reliable Are Pregnancy Tests?
Home pregnancy tests detect the hCG hormone and are about 97% accurate, but timing and test sensitivity matter for reliable results.