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Practical baby care guides for UK parents. Explore teething, sleep, weaning and developmental milestones, with clear explanations and links to trusted sources to help you through the early years.

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Pregnancy Week 4: Implantation, Your First Positive Test and Early Symptoms

Week 4 is when implantation happens and pregnancy tests turn positive. Here's what's going on inside your body — and what early symptoms to look out for.

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Pregnancy Week 3: Fertilisation, Cell Division and the Journey to Your Womb

Week 3 is when the magic begins — a sperm meets an egg, and your baby-to-be starts an incredible journey. Here's what's happening inside your body right now.

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Pregnancy Week 2: Ovulation, Conception and Your Fertile Window

Pregnancy week 2: when ovulation happens, how to spot your fertile window, using OPKs, and what to do while trying to conceive.

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Pregnancy Week 1: What's Happening in Your Body

In the UK, pregnancy week 1 is dated from your last period, before conception. What your body is doing, plus how to prepare to conceive.

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