Your body is already preparing you for birth

It is curious how, when we find out we are pregnant, we think mostly about tests, scans, appointments and day-to-day symptoms. And that is perfectly natural. The truth is, for many women, this is the first time they have followed a pregnancy so closely. Until now, you might never have really thought about how a baby grows, how they are born, or the extraordinary ability of a woman's body to adapt to each stage of this journey.

Now that you are approaching the second trimester, we would like to share an invitation with you

Start looking at your body with admiration

In just a few weeks, it has created a placenta, increased your blood volume, adapted your heart, your lungs, your brain, and continues, every day, to build the perfect environment for your baby to grow. Your body is not just "carrying" a baby. It is becoming their first home.

Believing in your body's ability doesn't mean thinking that everything will be easy or that birth will happen exactly as you imagine. It means recognising that your body was designed to adapt, respond and work together with you and your baby.