The first eight weeks of your pregnancy

The first eight weeks of pregnancy is a crucial time for both the mother and the developing fetus. During this time, the fertilized egg travels down the fallopian tube and implants itself into the uterine wall, where it begins to…

What to expect in your third trimester

Third trimester 28-40 weeks…Finally! The last stage of your pregnancy. What to expect? JOIN OUR PREGNANCY FORUM HERE Unfortunately, the third trimester can be as demanding as the first.  You may find you need to visit the toilet more frequently again,…

The first trimester – what is happening?

It still feels so unreal but also the least enjoyable trimester. Read more and find out why. I always found it confusing that you could be 4 weeks pregnant when you have literally just found out about the pregnancy –  because…

Morning sickness tips and how to deal with it

Morning sickness can strike a pregnant woman at any time. We share a few tips to deal with morning sickness. Is there anything good about it? The good? No good. No good whatsoever, sorry to report. Except maybe the thought…

17 Weeks pregnant – what to expect at this stage

Week 17 forms forms part of the lovely second trimester – which is truly the best time during pregnancy! At this stage most women start showing a baby bump. Physically you are also starting to feel much better, and are…

20 weeks pregnant – what to expect

At 20 weeks pregnant, you are glowing already. It’s the half-way mark. Read more what to expect. How are you feeling? You are getting heavier and will put on weight consistently. Some of your clothes may really not be working…

Week 6 – your week by week pregnancy

Congratulations! Your are pregnant. This is the start of an incredible journey. At 6-7 weeks pregnant, there is already a large bulge where your baby’s heart is and a bump at the head end of the neural tube. This bump…

Week 7 – your pregnancy week by week

This week your baby is about 1.2 cm and developing brain cells every second. Not only will the heart and brain start to form but the kidneys and limbs will also be forming in a few days. JOIN OUR PREGNANCY…

Week 8 – your pregnancy week by week

When you are around 8 weeks pregnant, your womb will be about the size of a lemon. You might be feeling tired, your breasts sore and enlarged. You might need to go to the bathroom more often. JOIN OUR PREGNANCY…

Week 9 – your pregnancy week by week

Your little baby’s face is now forming, with bigger eyes and it even has some colour. The tiny mouth and tongue with taste buds have formed. Ridges at the hands and feet are developing. The head is more developed and…