A: It varies for every mum-to-be, but you can expect to feel your first kick between 16 and 22 weeks.It may feel like fluttering, or even trapped wind.Monitor your baby's movements from 24 weeks so you know what's normal for him. Call your midwife

It's common to have some light spotting in the early weeks of pregnancy when your next period would have been due. This is usually nothing to worry about, and it happens when the fertilised egg attaches itself to the lining of the womb. But you

Dr Sarah Jarvis (author of Pregnancy for Dummies) says:This is not a cause for alarm. There is no evidence that becoming pregnant while on the Pill does the foetus any harm. The hormones in the Pill are similar to the ones your body is going

circulation and raise your metabolism, so your hair can become thicker, your skin takes on that characteristic ‘glow' of pregnancy and your nails grow stronger.However, the flood of hormones might sometimes have the opposite effect, too, and some women may

-producing and storing tissue to make milk, and this is laid down during pregnancy. Most women find this means their breasts do get bigger, especially towards the end of pregnancy. Even with this extra growth, some women still have smallish breasts, but they are just

A. Generally, it is best to avoid taking hay fever medicine if you’re expecting. However, the older, sedating antihistamines are usually considered safe during pregnancy but, because they can cause drowsiness, take care.Avoid the newer, non

increased, making you feel warmer than normal, so it's important to say cool and drink plenty of fluids. Pregnancy hormones can contribute to the flushes you've been experiencing. Swollen feet can also be due to the heat and not resting enough. However

A: Although there are no known dangers associated with using fake tans, they can sometimes cause an allergic reaction.As pregnancy hormones can make your skin more sensitive than usual, if you are going to use fake tan, do a small patch test first

why they occur, but some doctors believe the blood vessel dilation that happens during pregnancy makes them more likely. If they are angiokeratomas, they don't need any treatment, but they may bleed if scratched accidentally and may become infected

Personal trainer Melinda Nicci says: 'The first trimester is not the time to start exercising vigorously. It should feel comfortable, rather than working to exhaustion. 'If you can have a conversation while power-walking or doing aerobic activity, you're working at a safe level. ...