Articles & Expert Guides on Pregnancy

Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Pregnancy

Methylated Folate vs Folic Acid: Which One Does Your Prenatal Actually Need?

Tassia O'Callaghan

Bump-Friendly Brews: Your Coffee Alternatives for Pregnancy

Tassia O'Callaghan

263 Samoan Baby Names: Unique, Powerful, and Timeless

Tassia O'Callaghan

212 Preppy Baby Names That Feel Effortlessly Chic

Tassia O'Callaghan

237 Icelandic Baby Names With Deep, Powerful Meanings

Tassia O'Callaghan

254 Thai Baby Names: Traditional, Modern, and Thai-American Favorites

Tassia O'Callaghan

239 Amish Baby Names: Traditional, Timeless Baby Names with Quiet Power

Tassia O'Callaghan

212 Fancy Baby Names That Feel Effortlessly Luxurious

Tassia O'Callaghan

228 Food Baby Names: Sweet, Spicy, and Totally On Trend

Tassia O'Callaghan

Swedish Baby Names: 196 Beautiful, Powerful & Modern Name Ideas

Tassia O'Callaghan

Baby Name Numerology: How to Decode the Secret Meaning of Your Baby’s Name

Tassia O'Callaghan

307 Country Girl Names (With Meanings) for Your Little Cowgirl

Tassia O'Callaghan

234 Country Boy Names: Rugged, Southern, Cowboy-Inspired Baby Names

Tassia O'Callaghan

174 Baby Names That Mean Death: Gothic, Mythic, and Unforgettable

Tassia O'Callaghan

817 Meaningful Native American Baby Names From Across the U.S.

Tassia O'Callaghan

120 Cool Last Names That Make Perfect First Names (And Why They’re So Stylish)

Natalie King

2025–2026 US Baby Names: What’s Trending on Peanut Right Now

Tassia O'Callaghan

89 Taylor Swift Baby Names: From Debut to Showgirl Era

Tassia O'Callaghan

Top UK Baby Names 2025: Peanut’s Most Popular & Rising Picks for 2026

Phoebe Corcoran

Circumvallate Placenta: What It Means for You and Your Baby

Tassia O'Callaghan

From the community

Baby turns 1 tomorrow 🥹

I’m separating clothes for laundry and came across this 🥹🥹🥹🥹 this is what he came home from the hospital in 😭💘 and now he’s turning 1 years old tomorrow😭 oh my goodnessssssss someone pass the tissues 😭

April 2nd baby 💙

I was due on April 2nd and baby boy arrived at 39 weeks after a positive induction on gas and air, too late for an epidural and 48 minutes in labour. 💙

i’m just here to say TAKE YOUR MAGNESIUM!

magnesium glycinate! i’ve been taking it nightly with my prenatals and i have not had any of those brutal charlie horse leg cramps at night. i had quite a few my first pregnancy i didn’t take magnesium and im now almost 37 weeks with my second and have had none! it also helps me actually get some sleep at night. soo worth it!

I just want this baby outta meee

Today is my baby’s due date and I don’t know what to do 🥲

Suspected Food Poisoning

I'm currently 28 weeks and away on holiday. Yesterday I made the mistake of eating a hot dog from one of the all inclusive trucks that are dotted around the pool areas (I know dumb choice). After about an hour I got super nauseous and uncomfortable. I tried to rest it off but it just lingered, I felt lethargic and went down for some dinner, I got as far as eating two pieces of cucumber and I couldn't put my finger on the feeling but my stomach was uncomfortable and I felt like crying - I didn't feel well at all. After attempting the third bit of cucumber I darted for the toilets as I felt sick or maybe needed to open my bowels (which I already had an hour before and it was normal). Anyway, turns out it was both. I vomited a large amount and went to the toilet multiple times. I cleaned myself up and sipped fresh water for a couple of hours before going to sleep. I also managed an orange and a couple of dry non sweet biscuits. I haven't visited the toilet overnight again but my stomach does occasionally get a wave of nausea. Baby has been active all evening through this, was active at night for a bit and seems to have started some wriggles this morning. Do I need to go find a hospital/maternity unit and get checked or do I just wait and see how I feel today? I'm hoping being able to hold something over night is a good sign. I also have gestational diabetes so am a little worried about my blood sugar dropping or not keeping it steady. Any advice would be appreciated.

Early Scans

How long did people wait for early scan, did a test last week and said 1-2 weeks pregnant, is this too early for a scan?

TW

Did you ever have an abortion?

Is Partner allowed to stay overnight in ward?

Hey mums, I’m thinking of an elective c section in Whittington hospital. Does anyone know if my partner is allowed to stay with me overnight? I don’t have any other family members in London, and I’ve heard the hospital won’t offer a private room for C section. So wondering if they let my partner stay with me over night in a shared room or it’s gonna be a tough night me alone with a lot of pain and a newborn ?!

Congestion at 5 weeks

My LO is five weeks and is still extremely congested and snorting at almost every breath. He occasionally has nose flaring and his hands and feet are usually always so cold.

I’ve told the midwife and the GP and they keep telling me it’s normal and to just use nose spray but I really can’t imagine how this is normal breathing.

Is anyone else experiencing the same or has any advice?

be honest now… how many of us have been using chatgpt throughout their pregnancy this year?

i know it’s bad but it’s 100% been my off-duty midwife, therapist, experienced friend, admin assistant, tracker, just general go-to for everything. don’t know if i could have made it this far this sane without it.