Pregnancy

Now life begins – literally!

Now the egg has taken hold in the mucous membrane.

You won't know for sure if you're expecting twins until you do an ultrasound, but it can be fun to look for clues before then. We've listed a few things that might give you a heads-up that you're expecting twins. How many can you guess?

The size of your stomach isn't the only thing that makes a twin pregnancy different from a "normal" pregnancy. You can read more here about what to expect when you're expecting twins.

It is probably your blood sugar that’s on a roller coaster ride. Eat frequent, small meals during the day, and focus on healthy food with low GI (glycemic index).

Craving something sweet and being nauseous go hand in hand during pregnancy. Try out what works for you – be smart about your snacks.

Bumpies are a unique way of capturing your pregnancy journey - by photographing your growing belly instead of your face. With the Bump Booth tool, you can upload, edit, and add effects to your bumpies to create lasting memories of your pregnancy.

Planning and preparing the hospital bag well in advance is a common recommendation - and a good idea. Maybe you can hardly think of anything other than what is now in front of you, childbirth! Then it's nice to know that the bag is ready in the hall. Here you get the best tips for the perfect hospital bag.

Pregnancy and birth (vaginal or Caesarean) create a real strain on the pelvic floor - here is a simple guide for pelvic floor exercises that are guaranteed to give results.

Putting an extra focus on breathing during pregnancy can have a positive effect on both physical and mental health. Practicing deep breathing can reduce tension and stress levels while improving preparation for childbirth.

Seeing that your pregnancy test is positive is pure happiness. You quickly adjust to the fact that you're expecting a baby and life changes from one day to the next in an almost magical way. If you have a miscarriage you'll most likely be extremely disappointed. It can be hard to deal with all the difficult emotions, but a miscarriage is something you have to let yourself take seriously. You must let yourself grieve.

There are of course many reasons as to why you don’t want to tell anyone that you just got pregnant. And of course, it’s up to you to decide how and when you want to tell. Want some advice on how to hide the big news just a bit longer? Here are some great excuses for when you want to keep your secret to yourself just a little bit longer.

During the early weeks of pregnancy, it's like carrying a secret in your belly. It's not visible on the outside, but there's a flurry of activity happening inside your body. What are the early signs of pregnancy? How do you perform a pregnancy test? And what happens to the fetus week by week?