The quiet power of early birth prep: why antenatal education should start in the first trimester

The quiet power of early birth prep: why antenatal education should start in the first trimester

The quiet power of early birth prep: why antenatal education should start in the first trimesterJilly Clarke
Published on: 15/01/2026

Why antenatal education in the first trimester changes how pregnancy and birth feel. Build confidence early, understand the maternity system, and prepare before fear takes root.

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Pregnant Again? What Early Pregnancy Feels Like the Second Time Around

Pregnant Again? What Early Pregnancy Feels Like the Second Time Around

Pregnant Again? What Early Pregnancy Feels Like the Second Time AroundJilly Clarke
Published on: 15/01/2026

Pregnant again and surprised by how different the first trimester feels? Here we take a deep, honest look at early pregnancy the second time around — physically, emotionally, and why it can hit harder.

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Morning Sickness Explained: Why early pregnancy nausea happens & what helps

Morning Sickness Explained: Why early pregnancy nausea happens & what helps

Morning Sickness Explained: Why early pregnancy nausea happens & what helpsJilly Clarke
Published on: 18/12/2025

Morning sickness isn’t just a morning problem. Discover why pregnancy nausea happens, what intensifies it, and practical, evidence-based strategies to help you cope through the first trimester.

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What happens to your body in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy — week-by-week changes explained

What happens to your body in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy — week-by-week changes explained

What happens to your body in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy — week-by-week changes explainedJilly Clarke
Published on: 20/11/2025

Your body is already working harder than ever in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Even before you look pregnant. Here’s what’s happening week by week in early pregnancy and how to support yourself.

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