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March 9, 2022

First-Time Mum Lucy on Her Covid and Lockdown Pregnancy

We are both filmmakers, and we were travelling a lot as we were in the early stages of making a television programme, when I found out I was pregnant. We had had a few miscarriages over the years so were super excited about this pregnancy. I was very lucky in that my pregnancy was quite...

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December 13, 2021

Pregnant mum-of-two Katie on her third pregnancy

When I found out I was pregnant, I already had two kids aged 10 and 6. I found out a few days before I was even due my period, I’m not really sure why I did a test so early. I actually had a cup of tea the day before and it tasted funny to...

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November 17, 2021

Mum-of-three Rachel Goodisson Smyth describes her twin pregnancy

Being pregnant on the twins was a completely different experience from being pregnant before. Having suffered miscarriages and a healthy both previously, from very early on I can only describe it as being “fuller”. Because of my pregnancy history, I wanted a scan very early so we went at what I thought was six weeks....

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October 27, 2021

Mum-of-two Penny Gray describes her first pregnancy journey

I was one of those lucky people who just “knew” when she was pregnant, and it was confirmed via a test (in the toilets at work – predictably enough) at just four weeks. The initial feeling was excitement, then a little trepidation – was I really ready? This would be the first grandchild in my...

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June 22, 2020

How to Keep Your Cool This Summer When Pregnant

Having a newborn during the bright summer months is quite simply a joy – but getting there can be tough going. To say the least! Put simply, summer heat and your third trimester don’t go well together. Experts explain that when you’re pregnant, your body temperature is a little higher than normal, so add in...

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May 28, 2020

Coping With Hay Fever When You’re Pregnant

We all love getting out and about in the summer, but there is a downside for many people to the lighter, brighter, warmer days – the dreaded hay fever.