Pregnancy & Parenting Blog

Expert pregnancy, baby & parenting advice for every family. Browse by topic: Pregnancy, Baby, Trying to Conceive, Parenting, or explore our free pregnancy tools.

When Your Baby Should Be Head Down and Understanding Vertex Positions

When Your Baby Should Be Head Down and Understanding Vertex Positions

Most babies turn head down between 32 and 36 weeks. Here's what vertex position means, when to worry about breech, and what your options are.

HeyBaby Editorial 2 min read
A Genetics Guide for Parents on How Baby's Eye Color Is Determined

A Genetics Guide for Parents on How Baby's Eye Color Is Determined

Eye colour is determined by multiple genes, not just dominant/recessive brown vs blue. Here's how genetics really works for eye colour.

HeyBaby Editorial 2 min read
How Your Baby Breathes and Swallows in the Womb Using Amniotic Fluid

How Your Baby Breathes and Swallows in the Womb Using Amniotic Fluid

Your baby practises breathing and swallowing amniotic fluid from as early as 10 weeks. Here's why this is essential for lung and gut development.

HeyBaby Editorial 2 min read
Understanding Fetal Sleep Cycles and Dreams in the Womb

Understanding Fetal Sleep Cycles and Dreams in the Womb

Your baby spends most of pregnancy asleep, with sleep cycles visible on EEG from 28 weeks. Here's the science of fetal sleep and whether babies dream.

HeyBaby Editorial 2 min read
What High or Low Amniotic Fluid Levels Mean for Your Baby

What High or Low Amniotic Fluid Levels Mean for Your Baby

Amniotic fluid levels that are too high or too low can signal different problems. Here's what each condition means and how it is managed.

HeyBaby Editorial 2 min read
The Fetal Development Milestone for When Babies Get Fingerprints

The Fetal Development Milestone for When Babies Get Fingerprints

Fingerprints form between 10 and 24 weeks in the womb through a process of skin folding driven by fetal movement. Here's the science.

HeyBaby Editorial 2 min read

How New Parents Are Using Free AI Tools to Save Time and Stress

Free AI tools can hand tired new parents a little time back. See real ways parents use AI for names, meals, messages, and more, plus the one rule that matters most.

HeyBaby Editorial Team 5 min read

How Memes and Quotes Get New Parents Through the First Year

The first year with a baby is exhausting and hilarious. See how memes and quotes help new parents laugh, cope, and mark milestones, with easy ideas for each stage.

HeyBaby Editorial Team 5 min read

Free Phone Wallpapers to Celebrate Your Pregnancy and New Baby

A fresh lock screen is a tiny, free joy. Here are cute phone wallpaper ideas for every stage of pregnancy and your new baby, plus where to find free ones.

HeyBaby Editorial Team 5 min read
What Your Baby Can Really Hear in the Womb

What Your Baby Can Really Hear in the Womb

Your baby's hearing develops from around 16 weeks. Here's what they can actually hear inside the womb — and the science behind it.

HeyBaby Editorial 2 min read

Why Won't My Baby Photos Open? Fixing the HEIC Headache for Singapore Parents

Your iPhone saves baby photos as HEIC files that many Android phones, Windows laptops, and print shops cannot open. Here is why, plus the simple HEIC to JPG fix.

HeyBaby Editorial Team 6 min read

10 Poses That Make Every Baby Photo Look Professional

Ten safe, simple baby poses that look professionally made, plus a pose-by-age guide, editing tips, and the common mistakes to avoid.

HeyBaby Editorial Team 4 min read

Get Weekly Baby & Pregnancy Tips

Join 50,000+ parents. Personalised advice, tool reminders, and the latest guides - Straight to your inbox.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.