Pregnancy
Weeks 1–40Track your weeks and prepare for the big day.
Tools for this stage
Conception Date Calculator
Work backwards from your due date or last period to estimate when conception happened.
Open tool →Weeks to Months Converter
Turn pregnancy weeks into months, weeks left, and your trimester.
Open tool →Due Date Calculator
Find your estimated due date from your last period or conception date.
Open tool →Pregnancy Calendar
Turn your due date into a calendar of scans, milestones and the big day — add it to Apple, Google or Outlook.
Open tool →Pregnancy Week Tracker
See how many weeks along you are and what’s happening this week.
Open tool →Baby Name Finder
Browse baby names by gender, style and first letter, or search by name and meaning.
Open tool →Baby Name Combiner & Sibling Matcher
Blend two names into baby-name ideas, or find names that match a sibling’s style.
Open tool →Hospital Bag Checklist
Build a personalized packing list for the big day — and print it.
Open tool →Baby Gender Predictor
Just-for-fun gender guess from the traditional Chinese gender chart.
Open tool →Contraction Timer
Time your contractions and see the pattern — frequency and duration at a glance.
Open tool →Baby Kick Counter
Count your baby’s movements and time how long 10 kicks take.
Open tool →Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator
See a healthy weight-gain range for your pre-pregnancy BMI and week.
Open tool →hCG Doubling Calculator
Check how fast your hCG levels are rising between two blood tests.
Open tool →Baby Shower Planner
A printable, tickable checklist to plan a baby shower step by step.
Open tool →Maternity Leave Countdown
Plan your last working day and count down to the start of your leave.
Open tool →Reading for this stage
- Guide
Baby Name Styles & Trends: How to Choose
A calm guide to baby name styles — classic, vintage, nature, modern — plus simple ways to test a name (initials, nicknames, sibling fit, meaning).
Jun 3, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
Best Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
The best sleeping positions during pregnancy: why side-sleeping (especially the left) helps later on, plus simple pillow tips for comfort each trimester.
Jun 3, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (and Safer Swaps)
A calm, plain guide to foods to avoid during pregnancy — high-mercury fish, raw eggs, unpasteurized cheese, deli meat, caffeine, alcohol — and safer swaps.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Read more → - Guide
How Many Months Pregnant Am I? Weeks to Months
Confused about how many months pregnant you are? Here is why pregnancy is counted in weeks, how weeks turn into months, and a simple weeks-to-months chart.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Read more → - Guide
Maternity & Parental Leave in Québec & Canada (QPIP/EI)
A plain guide to maternity and parental leave in Québec (QPIP/RQAP) vs the rest of Canada (EI) — who gets what, the plan choices, and where to check the numbers.
Jun 3, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
The Three Trimesters of Pregnancy, Explained
A calm guide to the three trimesters of pregnancy — the week ranges for each, what happens to you and your baby, and the key checkups to expect along the way.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read Read more → - Guide
Braxton Hicks vs Real Contractions: How to Tell the Difference
Braxton Hicks are irregular practice contractions that ease with rest. Real labor contractions get longer, stronger and closer together. Here is how to tell them apart.
Jun 2, 2026 · 4 min read Read more → - Guide
38 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect (and What to Watch For)
At 38 weeks you’re nearly full term. Here’s what’s normal, the early signs labor may be near, and the warning signs that mean you should call your provider.
Jun 2, 2026 · 4 min read Read more → - Guide
Signs Labor Is Approaching: Early Signs of Labor
Lightening, the mucus plug, stronger Braxton Hicks, nesting — here are the early signs labor is approaching, and how to tell when labor has truly started.
Jun 2, 2026 · 4 min read Read more → - Guide
When Is a Baby Considered Full Term?
Full term is 39 0/7–40 6/7 weeks, but babies born 37–42 weeks are generally considered term. Here are the term categories and what they mean for your due date.
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read Read more → - Guide
When to Go to the Hospital in Labor (the 5-1-1 Rule)
How to know when to go to the hospital in labor: the 5-1-1 contraction rule, plus the warning signs that mean go in or call right away — at any hour.
Jun 2, 2026 · 4 min read Read more → - Guide
Baby Shower Planning Checklist: A Stress-Free Timeline
A simple baby shower planning timeline — when to send invitations, what to organize weeks ahead, food and games ideas, and how to keep the day relaxed.
May 31, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
hCG Levels in Early Pregnancy: What Doubling Means
hCG levels in early pregnancy explained — what the hormone does, how fast it rises and doubles, why single numbers vary, and what the trend really tells you.
May 31, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
How to Count Baby Kicks (and Why Movements Matter)
A simple guide to counting baby kicks in pregnancy — when to start, how to count to 10, what is normal, and when reduced movements mean you should call.
May 31, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
How to Time Contractions (and When to Go to the Hospital)
How to time contractions in labour: measuring duration and frequency, the 5-1-1 rule, telling real labour from Braxton Hicks, and knowing when to go in.
May 31, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
Pregnancy Weight Gain by Week: How Much Is Healthy?
How much weight to gain in pregnancy by BMI and week — where the weight goes, the week-by-week pattern, and why your provider’s advice always comes first.
May 31, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
Early Signs of Pregnancy (Before a Missed Period)
The earliest signs of pregnancy — from tender breasts to fatigue — why they overlap with PMS, what implantation bleeding looks like, and exactly when to test.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
The First Trimester: What to Expect (Weeks 1–13)
A calm guide to the first trimester — common symptoms, key milestones like the first scan, what’s safe, and when to call your provider in early pregnancy.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
How Accurate Is Your Due Date?
Only about 1 in 20 babies arrive on their due date. Here’s how accurate due dates really are, why babies come “late,” and what the 37–42 week window means.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
How Many Weeks Pregnant Am I? (And How Pregnancy Is Counted)
Pregnancy is counted in weeks from your last period, not conception. Here’s how to work out how many weeks pregnant you are and which trimester you’re in.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
Nature-Inspired Baby Names and Their Meanings
A curated list of beautiful nature-inspired baby names for girls, boys and any baby — from Willow to River — with the meaning behind each one.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
When Should You Pack Your Hospital Bag?
Aim to have your hospital bag packed by around 36 weeks — earlier if you’re expecting twins or at risk of early labour. Here’s exactly when and how to be ready.
May 30, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: The Calm Checklist
A no-stress guide to what to actually pack in your hospital bag for you, your baby, and your partner — plus what to skip and when to have it ready.
Feb 2, 2026 · 5 min read Read more → - Guide
How to Calculate Your Due Date (3 Simple Methods)
Learn how your estimated due date is worked out from your last period, conception date, or ultrasound — and why babies rarely arrive on the exact day.
Jan 15, 2026 · 5 min read Read more →