Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or overjoyed about your pregnancy (or even a bit of both), we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Uncover the fascinating science behind how your baby’s developing, we're here with information to help you enjoy a healthy pregnancy while setting your baby up for the best possible start.

Pregnancy topics

Diet & Nutrition

The healthy balanced diet you eat now, can make a difference to your baby's future health

Health & Wellbeing

From sleep to coping with morning sickness to exercise. Here are some helpful articles around your health and wellbeing during pregnancy.

Bonding with your baby

It's never too soon to bond with your baby, and the love you show today will last a lifetime. Learn more about your baby's development in the womb.

Practical tools and tips

Helpful ways to plan and prepare for birth

Advice for partners

Help support your partner during pregnancy

Labour and birth

It's never too soon to bond with your baby, and the love you show today will last a lifetime

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First trimester: 1-12 weeks

Congratulations! You're pregnant

During this exciting and nerve-wracking period of your pregnancy, you can expect your baby to grow from 8mm in length to 6cm. And while their physical features and internal organs develop, the increase in pregnancy hormones may cause you to experience morning sickness. If you don't feel like eating too much, try to prioritise folate-rich foods like green, leafy vegetables and avocados, which are known to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in early pregnancy.

Your pregnancy week by week

1-4 weeks

5 weeks

6 weeks

7 weeks

8 weeks

9 weeks

10 weeks

11 weeks

12 weeks

Second trimester: 13-25 weeks

Fuelling their growth and development

Now it's safe to share your exciting news, you can enjoy your pregnancy. As morning sickness subsides you'll start to 'glow' – and grow, as your body prepares for birth. Over the next 13 weeks your baby will learn to kick, swallow and pull faces, while they grow from 8cm in length to 34cm. Now is a good time to include iron and Omega 3-rich foods in your diet to enhance your baby’s brain and visual development.

Your pregnancy week by week

13 weeks

14 weeks

15 weeks

16 weeks

17 weeks

18 weeks

19 weeks

20 weeks

21 weeks

22 weeks

23 weeks

24 weeks

25 weeks

Third trimester: 26-40 weeks

Approaching the final countdown

As you both prepare for birth, your baby will spend the final 14 weeks of pregnancy gaining weight, strength and immunity. They'll also spend 80% of their time sleeping – unlike you, and will grow from 36cm in length to 51cm, gaining around 6lbs in weight. Nutrition remains important for you both. But while your baby is busy gaining fat, it's important to remember that you only need an extra 200 calories a day to support this.