Baby dances, yawns, scratches and waves during ultrasound
LETITIA ROWLANDS All excited parents-to-be arrive at ultrasound appointments hoping to get a glimpse of what their growing baby is up to inside the womb.
Emotional moment for deaf dad-to-be
Staff writers When Brittany Welch found out she was expecting a baby, she was determined to share the news with her husband in a special way.
Watch how your baby's face forms in the womb
Staff writers Ever wondered why humans have that vertical groove between the top lip and nose?
The womb is not so sterile after all
Staff writers For decades it was thought the womb provided a sterile environment in which an unborn baby was protected from germs until developed its own immune system.
Why are due dates important?
CATHERINE RODIE From the moment you discover you are pregnant you look forward to your baby's arrival.
Baby's first painting - while still in the womb
LETITIA ROWLANDS Every parent knows the joy of hanging their child's first painting on the fridge.
I'm pregnant - keep your hands off
Estelle Erasmus All this "flash belly rubbing," as I liked to call it, was wearing on me. It made me feel targeted, vulnerable and grumpy.
I really hated being pregnant
Jamie Goodwin My hate for pregnancy was absolute. I never felt like a wonderful feminine goddess. I felt, at my core, disgusting.
Video shows babies 'singing' to music in the womb
Staff writers A new study has shown that babies may actually be able to hear from as early as 16 weeks – 10 weeks earlier than was commonly thought.
Dad-to-be's tearful reaction to pregnancy news goes viral
Staff writers After 17 years of trying, this man had given up hope of having a family.
Photos: How babies fit in the womb
Staff writers A gorgeous photo series shows babies in the first hours after their birth - as they were positioned in the womb.
Surprised by five: Perth mum pregnant with quintuplets
LETITIA ROWLANDS "I was lying down, but my legs started shaking and all I could do was laugh, then I asked them to please check again."
Pregnant mum's 'crazy craving' for washing powder
Siobhan Downes Michaela Martin has never been so enthusiastic about doing the laundry in her life.
No, my pregnancy weight is not up for discussion
Cecile Meier Everyone, from well-meaning friends to work colleagues to middle-aged men, has something to say about my weight.
5 ideas for telling your partner you're pregnant
JO HARTLEY These ideas can feel just a bit sweeter (no pun intended) than a phone call or a hug.
Second time around: is it really better the devil you know?
JO HARTLEY When I fell pregnant with my second child I was, naturally, very excited. Then it all started to come back to me - and I freaked.
Pregnant Amanda Palmer poses naked for book drive
Suzi Catchpole It has to be the most original way ever of promoting a children's book donation day.
Shorter women have shorter pregnancies: study
Brady Dennis When a group of researchers studied nearly 3500 mothers and their babies, they noticed a curious pattern.
'Preggophile' groups stealing women's bump photos
LETITIA ROWLANDS Pregnant women have been warned to be careful about where they share pictures of their growing bellies after a number of bump shots have been stolen and shared in "preggofile" fetish groups.
Toddler learns he can't always get what he wants
Every parent knows that "no" is a toddler's favourite word.
When you're carrying small
EVELYN LEWIN Just like every body is different, every pregnant body is different.
Dad announces pregnancy to wife
LETITIA ROWLANDS It is not often a dad gets to break the news to his wife that they are expecting a baby.
Advice people won't give you (but probably should) in your third trimester
Jessica Bartlett These are the 'school of hard knocks' lessons I've learned in my last three months of pregnancy, and I'm sharing them with you – because if not me, then who will?
Why her pregnancy is none of your business - unless she wants it to be
Laura Jackel Pregnancy for many couples is joyful and precious, but direct questioners and curious bystanders need to remember that it can also be traumatising and sad.
When your pregnancy announcement is met with negativity
JO HARTLEY When we share the news that we're expecting we usually expect a positive response. So what happens when this isn't the case?
Couple reveals pregnancy with epic Britney Spears parody
Clare Sibthorpe How do you create an original pregnancy announcement and gender reveal? You turn to Britney Spears.
Five ways my second pregnancy is second best
Jessica Bartlett As I roll into the second half of "Pregnancy: The Sequel", here is breakdown of the differences I have found thus far.
Five lies you tell yourself when you're pregnant
Lauren Dubois You can see it all now: glowing mumma with her gorgeous babe ... you know exactly what you're going to be like. Or perhaps you know exactly what you're not going to be like.
8 tips for hiding your pregnancy
Catherine Rodie There are many reasons a mum-to-be might want to keep her pregnancy news under wraps.
Blind woman meets unborn son
Feel like a bit of a Friday morning cry fest? This video of a blind woman getting to "see" her unborn baby could leave you a bit teary.
Double-take maternity photos go viral
Letitia Rowlands Women everywhere would love for their partners to understand what their bodies go through during pregnancy.
Should pregnant women be allowed to use 'parent and child' car parking spots?
JO HARTLEY Is it acceptable to use these car parking spots when pregnant? How many of us would admit to doing it?
Great maternity jeans
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Looking for a pair of jeans that will get you through pregnancy? Here are 18 pairs we love the look of, from budget to luxe.
How can you go into labour without knowing you're pregnant?
Lenny Bernstein For most of us, the idea that a woman could carry a child to full-term without knowing she is pregnant is mind-boggling.
Manic stations: the nesting instinct in pregnancy
DANIELLE COLLEY It might sound like temporary insanity, but almost obsessive nesting as you near your due date isn’t uncommon – even if you’re not usually a particularly clean person.
Couple uses group photo trick to announce pregnancy to loved ones
Max Knoblauch Katharine and Kris Camilli devised a clever trick to immortalise their family and friends' reactions to their exciting pregnancy news.
Is it too late to change my midwife?
Emily Yoffe My wife is nine months pregnant and we are planning a home birth - but we've had late problems with our midwife team.
Making the most of maternity leave
GREER BERRY One relaxed mum-to-be tells how she plans to spend her days in the last weeks before her baby arrives.
The problem with elaborate pregnancy announcements
KERRI SACKVILLE These days, it seems that so many expecting parents think, "What’s the point of announcing your pregnancy to your friends off-camera? What's the point of being pregnant if you can’t document every minute online?"
Pregnancy progression photo ideas
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Want to record your pregnancy as your belly grows? Here are some creative, fun ideas for photo shoots along the way.
When pregnant women are most at risk of car crashes
Karen Kaplan Pregnancy is not without health risks, and now researchers have identified a new danger: serious car crashes, especially in the second trimester.
Pregnancy essentials for the second and third trimesters
Natalie Feulner So you're through the first trimester of pregnancy - congratulations! Here are some tips for getting through the next six months as comfortably and happily as possible.
The delights of the first trimester
GREER BERRY It's hard to shrug off the effects that major pregnancy hormone changes have on one's body, to just say 'Pregnancy is beautiful and wonderful' and all those things. Because, quite frankly, there are some terrible side effects in this first trimester.
What to wear when you're pregnant
Lisa Lyford Pregnancy can be a magical time ... but it can also be a challenging time to find the right clothes. Here are some tips on buying well for your pregnancy and beyond.
Weekly Guide to your Pregnancy
Find out what changes are happening to your body and see how your baby is developing each week of your pregnancy.
Tools
Due Date Calculator
Congratulations, you're pregnant! So when is the baby due? Calculate your expected due date using Essential Baby’s Due Date Calculator.
Pregnancy Guide app
EB's iphone app has had an update - Pregnancy Week by Week updates straight to your phone - Now with a Contraction Timer!
Forums
What month are you due?
Join a due in group (DIG) and travel the pregnancy journey with other expectant mums at the same stage as you.
Chat to other mums
Ask questions or offer advice to other expectant parents in our forum for mums.
