Pregnancy

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First things first: are you pregnant? Find out the signs of pregnancy, and then what's ahead with our week-by-week guide. We've got advice here on antenatal care, what you can eat, exercise, tests, scans, weight gain, where to have your baby, what happens during labour and much more. If it's your first baby you'll have lots of questions, if it's not your first you'll have lots of experience - share both on our Pregnancy Talk forum.


Signs of ovulation

Ovulation

Before the being pregnant, there's the getting pregnant bit. Learn about the signs of ovulation to increase your chances of conceiving.

Pregnancy health

Epidural

Advice on foods to avoid, exercise during pregnancy, weight gain, pelvic floor exercises, antenatal care, tests and scans...


How long does it take to get pregnant?

Sometimes longer than you think, is the short answer. Find out about the things that can affect your fertility.

Labour and childbirth

Waterbirth

Find out about the stages of labour, your pain relief options, breathing in labour, home births, water births, C-sections and more.


Chat about your pregnancy

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Swapping and sharing info is what Mumsnet's all about, so join an antenatal club and chat to your heart's content about every aspect of your pregnancy.

Baby names

Baby names

See Mumsnetters' predictions for names you're thinking of and be inspired with our baby name finder. Plus, practical tips about choosing your baby's name.


Pregnancy: The Mumsnet Guide

Pregnancy: The Mumsnet Guide

Arm yourself with our pregnancy guide, and draw on the wit and wisdom of Mumsnetters at every hormone-sodden stage from conception to childbirth.

Maternity wear

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Find out what the Mumsnet mavens of the Style and Beauty board have to say about flattering-not-fattening maternity wear.