Research-supported, mum-of-three observations — not medical advice. There’s a moment in pregnancy when you realise this whole journey ends with an actual birth — and suddenly the questions arrive thick and fast. What will it feel like? How do I prepare? Should I pack half my house into my hospital bag? If you feel excited one minute and slightly terrified the next, that’s normal. Preparing for birth is less about becoming an expert and more about feeling informed, supported a

Research-supported, mum-of-three observations — not medical advice. Pregnancy isn’t just a physical experience. It’s emotional, psychological and sometimes downright overwhelming — even when it’s deeply wanted. You’re growing a human, reorganising your entire future and trying to keep up with daily life… all while managing hormones that seem to have read too many Shakespearean tragedies. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I crying at this advert?”  or “Why does everything feel

Research-supported, mum-of-three observations — not medical advice. Pregnancy is incredible, yes — but it’s also a time when your body starts doing things that feel questionable at best and downright bizarre at worst. One minute you feel absolutely fine, the next you’re convinced your digestive system has unionised and gone on strike. The good news? Many of the weird, uncomfortable and slightly alarming sensations are not only common — they’re expected. The better news? You d

Research-supported, mum-of-three observations — not medical advice. Pregnancy nutrition is one of those topics that can feel more overwhelming than it needs to be. One minute you’re happily eating your lunch, the next you’re on Google trying to work out whether you’re meant to avoid half the menu or eat twice as much of it. Take a breath. You don’t need a nutrition degree. You just need the evidence-based basics. .. plus a little reassurance from someone who’s been through

Before we begin, a quick note: this isn’t medical advice. It’s a blend of solid research and real-world observations from a mum of three — offered to help you feel informed, not instructed. So, the first trimester. A chapter that arrives quietly but changes everything. One minute you’re living your usual life; the next you’re navigating cravings, fatigue, heightened emotions, and a search history that looks like you’re preparing for an exam you didn’t revise for. Here’s what