Forget everything you’ve heard about the moment you find out you’re pregnant. The movies tell us that right after getting a positive on your pregnancy test, the morning sickness and cravings will follow. This is not entirely true! This is...

Although being 2 weeks pregnant may sound like you are on your way, there is still some time to go before your bun is in the oven. But, with a couple of well-timed interventions and a little luck, you and your partner will be able to make the most of...

Give yourself some time to celebrate, because reaching the 3rd week means conception! Being 3 weeks pregnant means that one of your partner's sperm and one of your eggs have combined and you are in the earliest of stages of pregnancy. If, by chance,...

This week you can look forward to implantation! The embryo, which is now called a blastocyst, has found its way to the uterus and is looking for a suitable place to nestle in for the next 36 weeks or so. Implantation usually happens at around the...

By the time you are 5 weeks pregnant, you may be very aware about something going on. Your period hasn't come when...

If you haven't already done a pregnancy test, this is the time. You can buy pregnancy urine tests from the supermarket or chemist which are almost just as accurate as the ones used in doctor's surgeries. By the time you are six weeks pregnant,...

Give yourself a pat on the back because you are now officially just over half way through your first trimester. Even though you might not feel your best, and you might not look pregnant yet, remember that your body is working overtime to grow your...

You are only 4 weeks away from completing your first trimester! Time really does fly during these weeks. It's still important to be careful about limiting your exposure to any toxins, viruses or chemicals which could potentially harm the baby as it's...

As you approach the last month of your first trimester, being pregnant isn’t such a foreign concept anymore. At 9 weeks of pregnancy, your baby has become a permanent fixture and is probably making its presence well and truly felt. Although the...

From the time you are 10 weeks pregnant until term, most of your baby's changes will be targeted towards their growth and maturity. Essentially, they are a miniature version of how they will be at birth. All of their organs have formed now and are...

You are almost a third of your way through your entire pregnancy and close to the end of your first trimester. If this is your first time pregnant, it will all be new and exciting. But even if you've had other children, each pregnancy is a little...

You've almost made it to the end of your 1st trimester, the one many women find the hardest of the 3. So take a deep breath and give yourself that much needed peace and rest: you’ve earned it. Speaking of taking deep breaths, you may as well...

By the time you are 13 weeks pregnant, you are rapidly closing in on the end of your first trimester. Hopefully, you are feeling a little better than you have been and are starting to think that somehow, pregnancy isn't so bad after all. You've...

The 14th week of your pregnancy is the beginning of trimester two. The good news is, this trimester can be called the most comfortable one of the three trimesters in your journey to motherhood. Most of you are over with the...

This week, you feel more energetic than the recent past and another positive change is that you once again start enjoying your meals. There is an all-round 'feel-good' factor, thanks to the hormones which flow in your body. Your physical changes...

By the time you are 16 weeks pregnant you have probably had a couple of ante-natal appointments already. As part of a standard series of medical checks conducted in early pregnancy, specialised blood tests are included. If you haven’t already...

At 17 weeks pregnant your centre of gravity is changing. Trying to maintain a good posture will help you avoid backache and unnecessary muscular strain. If you have to lift heavy objects, remember to bend at the knees and use those large, powerful...

This should be an exciting week for you. You’ve probably already found that every new twinge and symptom brings with it a reminder you are really going to have a baby. But of all the pregnancy signs, there is none more convincing than when you...

You’re steadily marching towards the half-way mark of your pregnancy. You’ve already dealt with a lot of changes that pregnancy has brought into your life. Now, there are just a few weeks more and soon you’ll be rocking your baby in...

You have successfully reached the official half-way mark in your pregnancy, as the average gestation period is of 40 weeks. However, it is normal to deliver the baby two weeks prior or later than 40 weeks. Your physical changes this week ...

This week you may find it difficult to sleep. Your tummy gets in the way or your baby tosses and turns when you are about to fall asleep. It's said that this is nature's way of getting you prepared for the phase of disrupted sleep, once the baby is...

This week you may spend time coming to terms with your pregnancy and the reality of things that come along with it. Your physical changes this week Your rib cage expands and stretches to cope up and help you breathe smoothly....

In Trimester two, you may get vivid dreams which can disturb your sleep. Often, your baby in the womb also features in these dreams. It is better not to read too much into these dreams. Cramps are mostly caused by low calcium or magnesium in...

A peek into the mirror will tell you that you have become rounder and there is a certain softness about your appearance. For those who are wearing contact lenses or glasses, the dryness in the eyes might feel more bothersome. However, lubricating...

At this stage, your tummy looks round and you surely look beautifully pregnant. For all you who are going to be mothers for the first time, planning things for your new baby can be a truly overwhelming experience. Relax and enjoy the...

You are now entering the sixth month of pregnancy. In trimester two, your ante natal check- ups were done monthly but now the frequency of the check-ups will increase to monitor all changes and developments closely. Your physical changes this...

At this stage, your baby is growing fast and your uterus needs to expand a little every day to fit it. But be excited, it’s just a few weeks before the little one comes in to the world. Your physical changes this week Simple...

This week, you are embarking onto your third trimester. Can you believe you’ve made it this far?! It’s nesting time. Relax and take some rest as this is an important stage in your baby’s lung development. Read a book, drink...

At 29 weeks, baby is starting to feel a bit crowded, and thanks to surging energy levels, is pretty active. By now, you’re probably getting a preview of baby’s personality by feeling him or her move. By those playful kicks and jabs, you...

When someone tells you you’re glowing, believe them. You are! At 30 weeks, baby’s position is still head up. Your 30-week fetus is floating comfortably in about 1½ pints of amniotic fluid. It may seem cramped in there, but he...

Can you believe all five of the baby’s senses are fully developed at 31 weeks? He is also getting smarter, while you may find yourself to be so forgetful! Your baby is around 46cms this week, only 7cms less than the average length of a baby...

Ready or not? At 32 weeks, while your baby’s birth may still seem far into the future, you and your baby are gearing up for the trip down the birth canal! Baby’s getting ready for her descent – likely in the head-down position,...

You've almost made it! Just a few more weeks and you will be rocking your little one to sleep. When you can… just sit, breathe and relax. If your baby were born now, it is likely to need some support to help it breathe, but perhaps...

Sshhhh… watch what you say mommy! Your inquisitive little one can hear everything you say by now. In fact, she may be enjoying the lullaby’s you may hum to yourself, so go ahead and sing to her, don’t worry about being off-key!...

The neurons and early connections in your baby’s brain are developing even more so that at birth, they will be perfectly wired to receive stimulation. Most babies lose weight in the first week or so after birth, because of using more energy. By...

Meconium is the sticky, black tarry substance which will form his first bowel motion. Some babies will pass meconium while they are still in the uterus and this can be a sign that they are distressed. If this happens, the amniotic fluid...

Hey! Mom to be, you are getting so close to the day when you will be finally holding your baby in your arms. You’ve got just three weeks now and you can hear the clock clicking to the final countdown. That is because your baby’s organs...

The big event could happen any day now. Your baby is probably sitting pretty low in your pelvis, bumping into all kinds of nerves down there. So, while you are dealing with this new discomfort, watch out for sign of labour. There simply isn't enough...

If your baby was to be born now, his lungs would be mature enough to support him without any medical intervention. In terms of maturity and development, he has done all it needs in making the change to surviving independently. Your baby’s brain...

Although you're feeling as if you've had enough, chances are your baby isn't perturbed. However, his is very cramped inside your uterus and will soon have to be evicted, no matter how cosy it is. Your doctor will ask you about the baby's movements,...

You're probably short tempered even with your own shadow this week, waiting in anticipation for "D" day. Even though your due date has come and gone, don't feel as if you're experiencing humanity's longest gestation. Less than 5% of pregnant...

Being overdue in pregnancy means different things to people. Some expecting women will be quite relaxed about it, confident that the baby will come in its own sweet time. Others are anxious, waiting nervously for something, anything to happen....