Pregnancy

Ovulation calculator and fertility calendar: find your best days to conceive

Whether you're thinking about getting pregnant or are already trying to conceive, our handy…

How to get pregnant fast: 14 golden rules

Trying for a baby is an exciting time. But where do you start? And how can you help improve…

Fertility problems: what do I do now?

Struggling with fertility problems when you're trying to conceive can be incredibly…

10 celebs who've had IVF

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has helped many people who are struggling to conceive have…

How long does it take to get pregnant?

If you've just started trying for a baby, you are probably wondering how long it takes to…

How to survive the two-week wait

Time never passes more slowly than when you’re waiting for your period to show up – and…

Early signs of pregnancy: am I pregnant?

If you're TTC and dying to know if that discharge, twinge or cramp could be a sign that…

Morning sickness: nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

One of the less pleasant symptoms of expecting, morning sickness can start early on in…

Boy or girl? Fun tests to predict your baby's gender!

If you're dying to know your baby's sex but it's too early to tell, try one of these gender…

Your A-Z of pregnancy food and drink safety

Wondering if it's safe to drink alcohol in pregnancy? How about eating soft cheese, seafood…

How big is my baby? Baby size by week

Congratulations: you're pregnant! Your baby is already changing so much, so keep a track of…

27 of the best pregnancy apps for mums-to-be in the UK

Need help managing your pregnancy? There's an app for that! Whether you want to check your…

The signs and stages of labour: how will I know I'm in labour?

As you head towards your due date, it's easy to assume every twinge, ache and pain means…

Pain relief in labour

From natural methods of pain relief to epidurals and more, we bring you the lowdown on all…

What to pack in your hospital bag: your complete checklist

As you approach your due date, you'll no doubt be wondering what you'll need to pack in…

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Birth choices: how to write a birth plan

Before you reach your due date it's a good idea to write a birth plan. From how you'd like…

C-sections: having a caesarean birth

We look into the reasons for having a C-section, as well as what to expect before, during…

Best ways to bring on labour

From having sex to eating pineapple or drinking raspberry leaf tea, we look into what…

The top 110 posh baby names for boys and girls

Tally ho! We've flicked through the fanciest birth announcements from the last few years to…

The top 1,000 baby girls' names in the UK

Stuck on name ideas for a baby girl? Take a look through the 1,000 most popular baby girls'…

The top 1,000 baby boys' names in the UK for 2023

Struggling for name ideas for a baby boy? Take a look through the 1,000 most popular baby…

41 pretty first and middle baby name combinations

Are you struggling to find a first and middle name that flow together? Picking one name is…

Strong names for baby boys

Looking for an adventurous and edgy boys' name? We have a great list of strong names for…

Edgy baby names for girls

Looking for a baby name that's a little different? One that stands out from the crowd, but…

Pregnant celebrities: who's due next?

From soap stars to A-listers, we take a look at the celebs who've announced their pregnancy…

Home birth stories

Every mother is entitled to request a home birth and those that have experienced this have…

Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke reveals the gender of his unborn twins

Ollie Locke and husband Gareth are expecting twins via surrogate this summer, and they've…

Shaughna Phillips begs fans not to share 'horror stories' as she prepares to be induced

The Love Islander is due to be induced this weekend, and has asked followers to stop 'mum…

Sweet celebrity gender reveals

From amazing gender reveal parties to elaborate Instagram posts, these celebrities revealed…

33 creative pregnancy announcement ideas

You're pregnant – congrats! Keeping the happy news a secret until you're ready to share can…

The postnatal symptoms you should never ignore

Just as there are things to be on alert for during your pregnancy, the same goes for once…

5 things our midwife wants all first time parents to know

Netmums' official midwife, Marie Louise, reveals the five things she tells all first-time…

‘Pregnancy nose’ is trending on TikTok – here’s everything you need to know

We asked our expert midwife Sarah Joy Owen for the lowdown

11 things mums who got pregnant by accident know

The moment you see the positive line on a pregnancy test can be jaw dropping … especially…