Pregnancy
We’ve pulled together support & tips from the best of the UK’s independent midwives, doulas, antenatal instructors and postnatal providers.
The Virtual Doula Changing How Modern Families Prepare for Birth
When Charlotte Butterworth-Pool launched The Smart Doula nearly two years ago, she didn’t set out to reinvent what birth support could look like. However she did want to help a few expectant parents navigate the confusing tangle of maternity guidelines in the UK. What she didn’t expect was that her approach, entirely virtual, deeply evidence-based, and available by…
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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…
