Pregnancy Week by Week
First Trimester
- What are 2D, 3D and 4D ultra sound scans?
- What is CVS or Chorionic Villus Sampling?
- What routine blood tests do I need during pregnancy?
- Are cramps during early pregnancy normal?
- Are home doppler monitors recommended?
- Are hot baths safe during pregnancy?
- Are itchy, blurry eyes a symptom of pregnancy?
- Are regular gym classes safe while pregnant?
- Are ultrasounds as early as eight weeks gestation safe?
- Are X-rays safe while pregnant?
- Can fibroids affect my pregnancy?
- Can I do routine exercise now that I'm pregnant?
- Can I minimise the risk of amnio or CVS testing?
- Can implantation bleeding be a sign of pregnancy?
- Dizziness during pregnancy: Is this normal?
- Do I need chromosomal disorder testing?
- Do I need genetic counselling and what are the benefits of it?
- Does stress affect pregnancy?
- Eco friendly nursery - how do I create one?
- First trimester and always tired. How can I cope with this fatigue?
- How can I hide my pregnancy a little longer?
- How can I stay hydrated during pregnancy?
- How can my husband help me during pregnancy?
- How do I know if I'm pregnant with twins?
- How do I plan my maternity leave?
- How do twins develop?
- How much calcium should I get per day during pregnancy?
- How much maternity leave should I take?
- How often will baby kick and will I feel it?
- How should I go about choosing my OB?
- Husband scared of sex in pregnancy - is it normal?
- I have bleeding during 1st trimester. What does it mean?
- I seem to be nauseous all the time! What's causing it, and how can I stop it?
- I seem to spend all my time in the toilet! Is there any way to cut down on how much I pee?
- I think I may be pregnant ... now what?
- I'm worried about getting varicose veins. How can I avoid or treat them?
- I've become very bloated and gassy. How can I deal with it?
- Is caffeine safe in pregnancy?
- Is CVS and amniocentesis dangerous?
- Is forgetfulness or “pregnancy brain” real?
- Is it normal to have headaches during pregnancy, and what can I do about them?
- Is it okay to go to a clinic with rotating obstetricians?
- Is it safe to dye, perm or straighten my hair during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to eat cheese in pregnancy?
- Is it safe to eat seafood during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to fly before week 12 of pregnancy?
- Is it safe to get a massage during all stages of pregnancy?
- Is it safe to go to the chiropractor during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to have a chest X-ray during the first trimester?
- Is it safe to have vaccinations during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to paint while pregnant?
- Is it safe to use fake tan during pregnancy?
- Is losing weight in pregnancy normal?
- Is sex safe during pregnancy?
- Is there danger in using nail polish during pregnancy?
- Moodiness while pregnant: is it normal and what can I do?
- Morning sickness: I have it all day! What can I do to prevent it?
- My breasts are getting bigger all the time! How can I accommodate them without buying many new bras?
- Pregnancy discharge: is it normal to have discharge while pregnant?
- Pregnancy emotions: is this roller coaster normal?
- Prenatal care? What are my options?
- Prenatal vitamins: do I need them and how to choose?
- Strange pregnancy symptoms. Are mine normal?
- What are my options for alternative birth methods?
- What are the options for pregnancy termination?
- What happens during nuchal translucency screening?
- What is a doula?
- What is a spot on my baby's heart?
- What is an ultrasound?
- What is causing my weird pregnancy dreams?
- What is preeclampsia?
- What is the first ante-natal visit about?
- What medications are safe during pregnancy?
- What natural supplements are safe to take in pregnancy?
- What should I expect from an amnio test?
- What should I know about abdominal pain during pregnancy?
- What should you eat during pregnancy?
- What weight gain to expect during pregnancy?
- When can I fly during pregnancy?
- When can you hear a foetal heartbeat?
- When should I tell my boss I'm pregnant?
- Why is fibre important in pregnancy?
- Yoga and pilates during pregnancy: can I do continue or start?
Second Trimester
- What are 2D, 3D and 4D ultra sound scans?
- What is CVS or Chorionic Villus Sampling?
- What routine blood tests do I need during pregnancy?
- Are home doppler monitors recommended?
- Are hot baths safe during pregnancy?
- Childbirth classes: What types are available and what do they teach?
- Does stress affect pregnancy?
- During my scan, the doctor noted a bright spot on my baby's heart. What is this, and should I worry?
- Eco friendly nursery - how do I create one?
- Gestational diabetes: Risk factors and symptoms
- How can I find the most flattering maternity clothes?
- How can I hide my pregnancy a little longer?
- How can I stay hydrated during pregnancy?
- How can my husband help me during pregnancy?
- How do I plan my maternity leave?
- How much maternity leave should I take?
- How often will baby kick and will I feel it?
- How should I deal with trouble sleeping during pregnancy?
- How should I update my will for my baby?
- Husband scared of sex in pregnancy - is it normal?
- Is caffeine safe in pregnancy?
- Is it safe to eat cheese in pregnancy?
- Is it safe to have vaccinations during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to use fake tan during pregnancy?
- Miscarriage chances after 12 weeks?
- Prenatal care? What are my options?
- Sharp, piercing pain in my pelvic area. What could be causing it, and should I worry?
- What are safe sleeping positions during pregnancy?
- What are the options for pregnancy termination?
- What are the treatments for gestational diabetes?
- What can I expect from second trimester tests?
- What is a doula?
- What is a spot on my baby's heart?
- What is amniocentesis?
- What is an ultrasound?
- What is causing my weird pregnancy dreams?
- What is fundal height?
- What is preeclampsia?
- What is the optimum placental positioning?
- What medications are safe during pregnancy?
- What should I expect from an amnio test?
- What should I know about abdominal pain during pregnancy?
- What weight gain to expect during pregnancy?
- What's cord blood banking and is it possible in Ireland?
- When does breast milk form?
- When should I change my sleep position?
- When should I order nursery furniture?
- When should I start wearing maternity clothes?
- When should I tell my boss I'm pregnant?
- When will I know what kind of twins I'm having?
- Why is fibre important in pregnancy?
Third Trimester
- What are 2D, 3D and 4D ultra sound scans?
- What is CVS or Chorionic Villus Sampling?
- What routine blood tests do I need during pregnancy?
- Are hot baths safe during pregnancy?
- Are you pregnant with a sore pelvis and hips?
- Baby shower: what are my location options?
- Can I fly in the third trimester?
- Can I sleep on my back in late pregnancy?
- Childbirth classes: What types are available and what do they teach?
- Cloth nappies and disposable nappies - what are the differences?
- Do I need a birth plan?
- Does stress affect pregnancy?
- Eco friendly nursery - how do I create one?
- Haemorrhoids during pregnancy - how can I avoid or handle them?
- How can I handle my other children during the delivery?
- How can I handle pregnancy discomforts?
- How can I make my baby shower extra memorable?
- How can I prevent pregnancy stretch marks?
- How can I safely treat heartburn while pregnant?
- How can I shift a breech baby before birth?
- How can I sleep comfortably in late pregnancy?
- How can I stay hydrated during pregnancy?
- How can my husband help me during pregnancy?
- How do I deliver a breech baby?
- How do I plan my maternity leave?
- How do you avoid tearing during delivery?
- How do you handle heartburn during pregnancy?
- How long will I be in the hospital after delivery?
- How much maternity leave should I take?
- How often should my baby kick?
- How often will baby kick and will I feel it?
- How should I deal with trouble sleeping during pregnancy?
- How should I update my will for my baby?
- Husband scared of sex in pregnancy - is it normal?
- I've been invited to a baby shower, but I have no idea what gift to buy. What do you suggest?
- Is caffeine safe in pregnancy?
- Is it safe to eat cheese in pregnancy?
- Is it safe to have vaccinations during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to use fake tan during pregnancy?
- Is lead paint dangerous for my baby?
- Is my nursery safe?
- Is there always a c-section with multiple births?
- Is unpredictable foetal movement normal?
- Miscarriage chances after 12 weeks?
- Needing the toilet: is there any way to decrease the number of toilet trips I need?
- Pregnancy discharge: is it normal to have discharge while pregnant?
- Pregnancy emotions: is this roller coaster normal?
- Prenatal care? What are my options?
- Should I be concerned about bleeding in late pregnancy?
- Should I be doing yoga during my third trimester?
- Should I buy or rent a breast pump?
- Should I have an epidural or not?
- Should I tour the maternity ward?
- Swollen feet and ankles in pregnancy. Is this normal, and what can I do?
- What are Placenta Conditions?
- What are safe sleeping positions during pregnancy?
- What are the best parenting books out there?
- What are the best sex positions for the third trimester?
- What are the options for pregnancy termination?
- What are the prenatal tests during the third trimester?
- What games can I play at my baby shower?
- What goes into putting together birth announcements?
- What is a baby registry, and should I have one?
- What is a doula?
- What is a spot on my baby's heart?
- What is amniocentesis?
- What is an episiotomy?
- What is an ultrasound?
- What is causing my weird pregnancy dreams?
- What is cord blood banking?
- What is good music for labour?
- What is involved in the C-Section procedure?
- What is preeclampsia?
- What is the mucous plug?
- What is the optimum placental positioning?
- What is the role of the delivery staff during child birth?
- What medications are safe during pregnancy?
- What should I know about abdominal pain during pregnancy?
- What sort of questions should I have for the maternity ward tour?
- What weight gain to expect during pregnancy?
- What's the best way to babyproof my home?
- When does breast milk form?
- When should I change my sleep position?
- When should I tell my boss I'm pregnant?
- When should you stop working during pregnancy?
- When will others feel my baby kick?
- Why am I not gaining weight during my third trimester?
- Why do I have leaky breasts in my third trimester?
- Why is fibre important in pregnancy?
- Will I need a nonstress test during pregnancy?
- Will my baby be in breech?
1st Trimester
2nd Trimester
Questions & Answers
Should I have an epidural or not?
Opinions vary on whether mums should have an epidural or not
How long will I be in the hospital after delivery?
Knowing how long you will stay in hospital for after delivery
Eco friendly nursery - how do I create one?
Creating your baby's nursery can be exciting, emotional and.....eco-friendly.
Is it safe to eat cheese in pregnancy?
Understanding what cheese is safe to eat in pregnancy is really important.
I've been invited to a baby shower, but I have no idea what gift to buy. What do you suggest?
Buying gifts for a baby shower is fun, but can be a little daunting!
