Pregnancy

Everyone is different, so may have different questions throughout their pregnancy.

However, some common questions may include:

• What supplements should I take?
• What foods should I avoid?
• When are my scheduled check-ups?
• Is it safe to continue my current exercise routine?
• Are there any symptoms I should look out for?
• How do I contact the team in case of an emergency?

We’ve put together some helpful week-by-week guides to explain what happens in each stage of pregnancy:

• First trimester
• Second trimester
• Third trimester

As well as what to expect after birth, which is often referred to as:

• Fourth trimester (post-birth)

There is no official ’12 week rule’ in pregnancy, although there is a known social idea that pregnancies should not be announced until after 12 weeks because of the risk of miscarriage in the first trimester. There is also a 12-week scan to check the baby’s development and to screen for some medical conditions, so some people may want to wait for this.   
It’s completely up to the parents on when they tell family and friends about their pregnancy, and the ’12 week rule’ is not official guidance. Make sure you do what feels right for you and your baby.