Newborn (0–3 Months)
Waiting for that first real smile
When newborns usually start smiling socially, simple face-to-face ways to encourage it, what to mention to your health visitor, and grace if the joy feels slow to come.
Articles
Encouragement for every season - page 6
Faith-filled, practical articles on trying to conceive, pregnancy, recovery after birth and caring for your baby.
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Fitness
Pelvic floor exercises, step by step
What your pelvic floor is, why it matters in pregnancy, exactly how to do pelvic floor exercises, and when to ask for help with leaks or heaviness.
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Cycle Wisdom
Coming off contraception: what your cycle might do next
Stopped the pill, injection, implant or coil? Here is what to expect as your natural cycle returns, how long it may take, and when to check in with your doctor.
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Cycle Wisdom
Irregular cycles and trying to conceive: what they can mean and what to do
If your periods are unpredictable, trying to conceive can feel like guesswork. Learn what counts as irregular, common causes like PCOS and thyroid issues, and when to see your…
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Second Trimester
The anatomy scan: what is checked and questions to ask
Your mid-pregnancy scan, often around 18 to 21 weeks, takes a detailed look at your baby. Here is what to expect, what to ask and how to prepare your heart.
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Baby Safety
Button batteries, coins and grapes: small things, big dangers
Where button batteries hide at home, why they are so dangerous if swallowed and what to do at once, plus the everyday objects and foods that are choking hazards for babies.
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Fresh Start (Before Ovulation)
Your energy is back: movement that suits this part of your cycle
Feeling stronger after your period? A practical guide to enjoyable, safe exercise while trying to conceive, with ideas for every fitness level and busy schedule.
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Wellness Habits
Coffee, a glass of wine and a cigarette: what really matters when you're trying
How much coffee is okay? Is one drink harmful? What about smoking or vaping? Clear, myth-busting answers about caffeine, alcohol and smoking while trying to conceive.
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Heart And Hope
The baby shower invitation: how to decide, what to say, and how to get through it
A baby shower invitation can land like a blow when you are longing for a baby. Here is how to decide whether to go, kind words to send, and a plan for the day itself.
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Period Days
Tolu's Tuesday: a short story about the morning it came
A short story about one woman's period morning, the quiet ways God met her in it, and simple ideas you can borrow for your own day one.
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Symptoms
Getting through the day with pregnancy sickness
Practical, hour-by-hour ideas for easing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, plus the signs that mean you need to call your midwife or doctor today.
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Two-Week Wait
Bisi and the bathroom drawer: a story about waiting well
A short story about a woman with a drawer full of pregnancy tests, the long two-week wait, and the small daily choices that helped her find peace while waiting.
