When Sarah Cheeseman was expecting her first child, she was absolutely terrified of the thought of giving birth. The fear of pain, the unknown, and all the ‘what ifs’ swirled in her mind, leaving her feeling anxious about the upcoming experience. But something happened that completely transformed her mindset and ultimately changed the course of…
Julia Kitching’s journey into the world of hypnobirthing and birth support wasn’t driven by fear, but by fascination—thanks to her mother. Growing up, Julia’s mum shared stories of her own birth experience with such positivity that it shaped Julia’s entire view of childbirth. “My mum told me birth wasn’t painful, just uncomfortable and intense,” Julia…
So, you’ve hit that magical due date, the one you’ve had circled on the calendar for months, and yet… nothing! The nursery is ready, your hospital bag is packed, and still, no baby. If you’re in this situation, you’re definitely not alone. ‘Postdates pregnancy’, where your pregnancy goes beyond the expected 40 weeks, happens more…
Week 5 Pregnancy Symptoms By week five, your baby is still tiny, about the size of a sesame seed, but there’s a lot happening inside. This is the week when many people first start noticing that they’re pregnant, especially if they’ve missed a period. Morning sickness might kick in, and you may feel queasy, tired,…
Week 1 Pregnancy Symptoms It’s the start of your pregnancy journey, but technically, you’re not pregnant just yet! Your body is preparing for ovulation, and while you may not feel anything out of the ordinary, it’s a good time to start thinking about your health. Make sure you’re getting plenty of vitamins and minerals, particularly…
We’ve got the low down on what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy, plus some super easy swaps to make for a nutritious & tasty pregnancy.
If you haven’t yet announced your pregnancy to your loved ones, how are those plans coming along? The positive pregnancy test might have only just landed in the bin and your bump might not yet be showing, but the ideas stage is the most fun of all. Let the planning commence with our list of creative pregnancy announcement ideas!
Debra Russell of Roar Birthing tells Pregnancy Pal about her experience with postnatal anxiety and her road to recovery.
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How long should you wait before announcing you are pregnant? by Michelle Pankhurst from Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Teacher Announcing when you are pregnant is such a personal decision, and there’s no right or wrong time to do it, although society may not always make it feel that way… what is right for you could be different to…
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