Gentle Mama CarePregnancy & Birth
From trying to conceive to packing your hospital bag. Pick where you are and we will show you the right guides and tools.
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Guides by topic
Trying to Conceive
Preparing your body, folic acid, early signs and your first test.
- Preparing for Pregnancy: A Pre-Conception Checklist
- Folic Acid and Prenatal Vitamins: What You Need to Know
- Early Signs of Pregnancy and When to Take a Test
- Ovulation and Your Fertile Window: When to Try for a Baby
- Fertility and Your Partner: Getting Ready to Conceive Together
- Fertility Myths and Facts: What Affects Your Chances of Conceiving
Pregnancy
Trimester guides, healthy habits, warning signs and antenatal care.
- First Trimester: What to Expect and How to Look After Yourself
- Eating Well During Pregnancy: A Simple Guide
- Second Trimester: Weeks 13 to 27 Explained
- Third Trimester: Getting Ready for Birth
- Pregnancy Warning Signs: When to Call Your Doctor
- Safe Exercise During Pregnancy
Baby Showers & Gender Reveals
Baby shower ideas, games, gifts and invitations, plus gender reveal ideas and how to find out your baby's sex.
- Baby Shower Ideas: How to Plan a Party She Will Love
- Baby Shower Games: 20 Fun Ideas for Any Group
- Baby Shower Themes: 25 Ideas for Girls, Boys and Everyone
- Baby Shower Gift Ideas: What to Buy and What to Skip
- What to Write in a Baby Shower Card: Messages and Examples
- Baby Shower Invitation Wording and When to Send Invites
Labour & Birth
Signs of labour, your hospital bag and getting ready for the big day.
- Hospital Bag Checklist for Mum (Mom) and Baby
- Signs of Labor (Labour) and When to Go to the Hospital
- The Stages of Labor (Labour) Explained
- Pain Relief in Labor (Labour): Epidural and Other Options
- How to Write a Simple Birth Plan
- C-Section (Caesarean) Birth: What to Expect Before and After
Handy tools
Maternity leave and pay
Your rights, explained simply and checked against official sources.
Choosing a name?
Browse thousands of girl and boy names with their meanings and origins.
This content is for general information only and is not medical advice. Every pregnancy and every baby is different. Always talk to your doctor, midwife or paediatrician about your own situation, and seek urgent care if you are worried.