Expecting

Sympathy pains

Matt has been experiencing some uncomfortable sympathy pains as his wife's due date draws closer and closer.

Varicose veins

We've got a few tips on how to deal with varicose veins in pregnancy and talk through the treatment options.

Thrush in pregnancy

Thrush can't affect the baby when it is in utero, but if a woman has thrush when she gives birth, a baby can develop an infection.

The 'mummy messiah'

According to America's newest, hippest guru, pregnancy is all orgasms, green smoothies and yoga.

Getting back your body

I am supposed to want my old body back, which makes me think about the idea that we have an optimal body that we're always trying to get to.

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Symptoms

The glows and the lows

Morning sickness is just one of the many, many side effects of pregnancy, alongside fat feet, a puffy face, and bigger boobs.

Pregnancy boobs

I am thinking that it's probably about time for me to get over these little boobs of mine

Stages of pregnancy

Weekly pregnancy guide

Congratulations, you're pregnant! Find out what's in store for you and your growing baby.

Pregnancy guide: week four

How is your pregnancy measured and dated?

Nutrition

Don't eat for two

The amount of food a woman consumes during pregnancy shouldn't increase substantially. You might be surprised at just how little you should increase your food intake.

Alcohol use linked to SIDS: study

About one in six sudden infant deaths may be linked to their mothers' heavy alcohol use during or soon after pregnancy, according to a new study from Australia.

Health

Pregnancy immunisation

If you are pregnant, getting a flu vaccine is not only a good idea for your health, but also the health of your unborn baby.

Family's terrible loss

The day after her third baby was born, Megan Menlove was diagnosed with terminal cancer - many of her symptoms had been dismissed as part of pregnancy.