Health Library
Simple questions.
Answers you can use.
A durable library for trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum — written so you leave with something practical, not more noise. New updates still appear in the Journal.
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Trying to conceive
Clear answers for cycles, timing, and the questions that show up while you wait.
Prenatal vitamins: when to start if you are trying to conceive
Why folic acid before pregnancy matters, which nutrients to prioritise pre-conception, and how to choose a supplement with your clinician.
Ectopic pregnancy pain vs normal early pregnancy cramps
How ectopic pregnancy warning signs can differ from ordinary early pregnancy cramps, which symptom combinations need emergency care, and why one-sided pain with spotting should never be ignored.
Miscarriage warning signs: when to go to urgent care or A&E
Clear guidance on bleeding and pain in early pregnancy — what can be watched with clinical advice, which combinations need urgent assessment, and how to seek care without delaying for internet certainty.
Progesterone symptoms in early pregnancy: fatigue, bloat, and more
How rising progesterone shapes the first weeks — breast tenderness, nausea, sleepiness — and when symptoms overlap with concerns worth calling about.
Pregnancy
Symptoms, scans, kicks, birth prep — answers you can use week by week.
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Travel in the second trimester: practical tips for a smoother trip
Why many clinicians prefer travel between weeks 14 and 28, how to manage flights and road trips safely, and when to postpone travel.
Sushi in pregnancy: what NHS guidance says about raw fish
Which sushi rolls are lower risk, why raw fish is flagged, and how to enjoy Japanese food safely while pregnant. Includes practical steps, guideline context, and clear same-day call triggers.
Caffeine limit in pregnancy: what ACOG and NHS advise
How much coffee and tea are considered low-risk in pregnancy, hidden caffeine sources, and why energy drinks are best avoided.
Gender reveal ultrasound accuracy: myths vs what scans can actually show
How accurate mid-pregnancy anatomy scans are for sex prediction, why 'potty shot' guesses fail, and what to expect if you choose not to know.
Postpartum
Recovery, feeding, sleep, and the fourth trimester — practical, not panicked.
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Postpartum sex: when you might feel ready and when pain is not normal
Timeline guidance for resuming intimacy after birth, why dryness and tenderness are common, and when pain needs pelvic health support.
Umbilical cord stump care: keeping the belly button clean and dry
How to care for the cord stump until it falls off, what normal healing looks like, and infection signs that need a clinician's look.
Newborn jaundice: when to worry and when to call
How to recognise newborn jaundice, why it is common in the first days, which feeding and colour signs need a same-day call, and how phototherapy decisions are made by clinicians — not by phone filters.
Car seats for newborns: rear-facing basics every parent should know
How long babies should ride rear-facing, how to tell if installation is secure, and common newborn car seat mistakes to avoid.
Tools
Open in the Velenya app when you need them — or learn how they work here first.
Kick Counter
Note baby movements when your care team asks you to count.
Contraction Timer
Time contractions and keep a clear log for your clinician.
Daily Log
See today’s health picture from your Care timeline.
Mood Check
Capture how you feel without turning the day into a score.
Birth Plan
Write flexible priorities you can take to your care team.
Safe Move
Stage-aware movement ideas with clear stop signs.