If you’re thinking about becoming a parent you’ll find this piece incredibly useful – and if you’ve already experienced pregnancy, or supported a partner through it, then you’ll likely be able to relate.

This week we have a candid article from deputy national health editor Tamara McDonald . She is nearing the end of her first pregnancy and is due to give birth to a little girl in just a couple of months.

She thought she was well-informed and knew what to expect, but has now realised there’s a lot we don’t get told. So she has written about it to help others.

In the story Tamara bravely shares how she went through a scary experience in her first trimester that’s actually quite common but doesn’t get spoken about much.

Elsewhere, in this week of our Shopping Swaps series we have delved into the healthiest crackers and biscuit options at the supermarket. I was actually surprised by how easy it is to pick something thinking it is really healthy when it’s not.

As registered nutritionist Carolyn English says in the listicle: “Some crackers get their darker colour from added ingredients rather than from wholegrains but if you read the label, they are only made with wheat or white flour.”

Have a great week.