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Pregnancy and early parenting can be overwhelming, with endless Googling and unsolicited advice. Our team of NHS medical professionals provides realistic, evidence-based guidance you can trust—no judgment, just support. Explore trimester tips, birth prep, and honest insights from real parents. It’s all here, and we’re here if you need more. 

All the information in these articles is written by medical professionals working within the NHS, with MBBS, Masters or PHD qualifications. 

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Happy Parents. Happy Baby’s lactation consultant Jasmine outlines what colostrum harvesting is and why is can be useful in the days before your baby’s birth and those first few days after.

Finding the right size and style of bra to fit your body can be difficult at the best of times but when your body is changing shape during and after pregnancy, it is even more challenging.

The height of the summer can be one of the most challenging times to be pregnant. Read on for our top tips to keep you cool and comfortable.

Happy Parents. Happy Baby’s Jasmine and Imogen are both neonatal nurses and lactation consultants who support families on their feeding journeys. They have answered some of your key questions about breastfeeding.

There are many symptoms and changes your body experiences in pregnancy but one of the most talked about is morning sickness. It affects the majority of women in some way but can range in severity from mild nausea to vomiting which leads to dehydration and weight loss and sometimes admission to hospital. 

You will become very used to having your blood pressure checked during your pregnancy. It is important it is checked every time you see your GP or midwife because high blood pressure can lead to more serious complications such as pre-eclampsia.

Feeling your baby move for the first time is one of the most special times of your pregnancy. There is no normal amount of movement and every pregnancy is different. The most important thing to do is to get to know your baby’s individual pattern of movement.

Pregnancy or having a new baby shouldn’t be a reason not to travel. We’ve put this handy guide together with lots of information to help make your trip a success!

Finding out you are pregnant is an exciting time but finding out you are having TWO (or more!) babies is even more exciting. We hear from Kat, who gave birth two twins about her experiences.

Women and their partners can experience many emotions when they find out they are pregnant. For some, the pregnancy may not have been planned, while others may have tried for a baby for many years.

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