Pregnancy Doubts

Find answers to the most common questions about pregnancy.

Biochemical Pregnancy: What It Means and What to Do Next

A biochemical pregnancy is an early loss found only on a test: what it means, what your hCG numbers show and what to do next.

How to conceive a girl or a boy: what actually works

Gender swaying, the real Shettles success rate and the Chinese gender predictor: what the evidence says about choosing your baby's sex.

When Does Your Belly Show in Pregnancy? Week by Week

When does the pregnancy bump show? A week-by-week guide for first-time mums, second pregnancies and twins, and when to get checked.

Faint Positive Pregnancy Test: What It Really Means

Got a faint or barely visible line on your pregnancy test? I explain what it means, why it happens…

Online gestogram: pregnancy wheel and due date [Calculator]

Spin the online gestogram with your last period and find your pregnancy week, trimester and estimated due date. Free, no downloads.

Beta-hCG: what it is, levels by week and what they mean

Got a beta-hCG blood test and no idea what your number means? I explain what it is, typical levels by week…

Complications of an ectopic pregnancy

Complications and after-effects of an ectopic pregnancy: tubal rupture, internal bleeding, shock and effects on fertility. Explained with care. ❤️

Ectopic pregnancy: symptoms, causes and when to go to A&E

What an ectopic pregnancy is, why it happens, warning signs and when to seek urgent care. A clear…

Missed Period: How Many Days Late Before You Take a Test

How many days late is normal, when to take a pregnancy test and what a negative result really means. Causes and when to see a doctor.

False Positive and False Negative Pregnancy Test Explained

Can a pregnancy test be wrong? I explain the real causes of false positives and false negatives, how to spot the evaporation line…

What Flow Looks Like in Pregnancy: Complete Guide

Find out what vaginal discharge looks like in pregnancy, what changes are normal in each trimester…

Pregnancy weight gain: how much is normal by BMI

How much weight should you gain in pregnancy? Work out your recommended range by BMI, trimester by trimester, and what's normal.

Folic acid during pregnancy: dosage and benefits

Folic acid during pregnancy explained simply: what it is, why you need it, the recommended daily dose…

Positive Pregnancy Test: Your Action Plan and What to Avoid

Breathe and follow this checklist: confirm the test, first appointment, folic acid, what to avoid and when to call your doctor.

Implantation calculator: when the embryo implants

When does the embryo implant and when can a test turn positive? Work out your likely implantation window with my free calculator.

Conception date calculator: when did I conceive

Wondering when you might have conceived? I explain how to estimate it from your last period, your due date or your week of pregnancy…

White discharge before period: normal or pregnancy sign?

Find out why white discharge increases before your period, whether it can signal pregnancy…