About
Pregnancy Pal was born in 2023 and exists because finding clear, honest, genuinely helpful pregnancy information online can feel much harder than it should be.
Our founder, Samantha Bevington, felt the need to bring the expertise of the UK’s independent perinatal experts under one roof.
Pregnancy is unique. One minute you’re excited, the next you’re deep in a search spiral reading ten different opinions that all say something slightly different. It’s a lot. And when you’re already feeling tired, emotional or unsure, the last thing you need is more confusion.
This space was created to make pregnancy feel a little bit calmer and a lot more supported. Nothing dramatic or overwhelming.
Just the kind of online magazine you can get stuck into and find the answers to your questions as well as some new topics you might not have thought about yet. Pregnancy and parenthood is such a journey and you just don’t know what you’ll need to know about next.
Pregnancy Pal is a UK-based resource built around real life, not the polished version of it. The version where excitement and worry sit side by side. We’ve felt it ourselves and we know you’re trying to do your best with the information you’ve got.
Sometimes you just want something explained in plain English without being made to feel silly for asking, so we’ve tried to do just that.
Everything here is shaped by a simple idea. Pregnancy reading should be easy to understand, grounded in trusted guidance and delivered in a way that actually feels supportive.
Not clinical. Not full of jargon. We provide links to the latest studies, NHS guidance and research for your own peace of mind and we also bring experts on board to share their own expertise with you.
We offer an alternative point of view whilst pointing you to the evidence base, so you can make your own decisions about parenting.
At the heart of it all is one belief. Every parent deserves to feel informed, supported and quietly confident as they move through pregnancy and into life with their baby.
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Is It Normal to Feel Exhausted in Early Pregnancy?
Exhaustion in early pregnancy can feel overwhelming. Many people are surprised by how intense fatigue can be, particularly in the first trimester. Feeling extremely tired in early pregnancy is common and usually linked to hormonal changes. Early pregnancy exhaustion is not the gentle sort of “I stayed up too late…
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Pregnancy Bra Fitting Guide: How to Get the Perfect Fit
If someone had told me that getting fitted for a bra would be one of the most helpful things in pregnancy, I might have blinked slowly and nodded while scrolling Instagram. But let’s be honest, when your body is doing the most dramatic redesign since puberty, a bra fitting in…
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Why Do My Breasts Hurt in Early Pregnancy?
Breast tenderness is often one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. For some people it is mild discomfort or an unusual tingling sensation around the breast, while for others it can feel surprisingly intense, making everyday movement uncomfortable. When this pain appears early on it can raise questions about what…
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Nausea relief in early pregnancy that’s backed by science
Nausea in early pregnancy can range from mild queasiness to symptoms that interfere with daily life. Despite being commonly referred to as “morning sickness”, nausea can occur at any time of day and may feel unpredictable. For some it comes and goes in waves, but for others there is a…
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Is cramping normal at 5 weeks pregnant?
Experiencing cramping at 5 weeks pregnant can be worrying, particularly if you are newly pregnant or have experienced loss before. Here at Pregnancy Pal, we’re always conscious of your past experience and how this might affect how you feel in other pregnancies. Many people describe the sensation of cramping as…
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First Trimester Spotting: Causes, What’s Normal and When to Seek Help
Noticing spotting in the first trimester can be frightening. For many people, any amount of bleeding in early pregnancy immediately triggers worry, particularly if this is a first pregnancy or there has been previous loss. The reality is that spotting in early pregnancy is relatively common, and in many cases…
