Peanut Blog

Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles across fertility, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause.

Planning for a Baby

Whether you’re trying to conceive, exploring fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy, or more, Peanut is here to share real stories from real women and expert advice whatever your journey to motherhood.

What Does a Vaginal Microbiome Test Actually Tell You About Your Fertility?

Tassia O'Callaghan

CoQ10 for Fertility: What It Does, How Much to Take & When to Start

Tassia O'Callaghan

How to Find Support When You’re Trying to Conceive: A Guide

Tricia Bowden

Don’t Know What Supplements You Should Be Taking? Expert Breakdown for Every Stage of Life.

Martha Kenny

Nesting 101: How to Prep for Baby (Without Losing Your Mind)

Phoebe Corcoran

How Many Eggs Does a Woman Have? Egg Count by Age Breakdown

Tassia O'Callaghan

Pregnancy

Growing a human is no joke: the hormones, the sickness, the baby names. Peanut is here to share real stories from real women and expert advice to support you.

182 Candy Baby Names: The Sweetest Names You’ll Ever Scroll Through

339 Superhero Baby Names: Marvel, DC & Beyond

520+ Long Names for Babies That Are Anything But Basic

Tassia O'Callaghan

Wolf Baby Names: 250+ Fierce Names That Mean Wolf

Tassia O'Callaghan

196 Pirate Baby Names: The Ultimate List for Your Little Buccaneer

Tassia O'Callaghan

100+ Pink Baby Names Inspired by Every Shade of Pink

Tassia O'Callaghan

Pregnancy Week by Week

Congrats on your pregnancy, mama!

Your body will be going through a lot over the next 40-odd weeks, so here’s your complete pregnancy week-by-week guide so you know what to expect.

1 Week Pregnant: What to Expect During Pregnancy

Tassia O'Callaghan

2 Weeks Pregnant? What to Expect During Pregnancy

Tassia Agatowski

3 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a poppy seed!

Tassia Agatowski

4 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a poppy seed!

Tassia Agatowski

5 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as an sesame seed!

Tassia Agatowski

6 Weeks Pregnant: Baby is as big as a pea!

Tassia Agatowski

Baby

Life with a newborn brings lots of time to think and lots of things to worry about: from formula and breastfeeding to sleep and self-care. Peanut is here to share real stories from real women and expert information to support your first year of motherhood.

Is Goat Milk Formula for Babies Actually Worth the Switch?

Your 2026 Baby Registry Checklist: 73 Baby Registry Must-Haves

Tassia O'Callaghan

Summer with Baby, Simplified: The Dove Baby Essentials That Make Every Outing Easier

Phoebe Corcoran

Your Guide to Baby’s First Bath

Deborah Vieyra

The ultimate guide to baby gear

Suki Datar Jones

Travels With Baby: 23 Essential Tips

Tassia O'Callaghan

Toddler & Child

From potty training and tantrums to foods and activities, we’ve got you. Read stories from real women about raising toddlers and discover our expert advice on development, activities, behavior, and more.

143 Best Baby Quotes for Every Tiny, Magical, Messy Moment

A Sara Pascoe comedy afternoon, just for parents - where the kids are sorted

31 Rainy Day Activities for Kids of All Ages

Tassia O'Callaghan

Potty Training Safety: The Thing No One Talks About (But Every Parent Should Know)

How moms are thinking about sharing their kids online

Jessica Payne

Blended Family Life: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why

Tassia O'Callaghan

Health & Wellbeing

Explore real stories from real women and discover expert advice on everything from self-care and mental health to periods, sex, relationships, and more.

The Fourth Trimester: What Considerate Postpartum Care Actually Looks Like

The Friendship Recession Is Real, and It’s Not Your Fault

242 Self-Care Quotes Every Woman Needs to Hear

Tassia O'Callaghan

Luteal Phase Symptoms: Why You Feel Like a Different Person Before Your Period

Tassia O'Callaghan

An anti-resolution for moms: letting go of what’s heavy this January

Phoebe Corcoran

Feeling Lighter in Early Motherhood: Therapist-Approved Ways to Ease the Emotional Load

Phoebe Corcoran

Menopause

Whether you’re dealing with perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, Peanut is here for you. Explore real stories from real women and expert advice on everything from hot flashes to HRT.

Perimenopause Bleeding for 3 Weeks: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Get Checked

Tassia O'Callaghan

Perimenopause Itchy Ears: The Weird Symptom No One Warned You About

Tassia O'Callaghan

Can You Get Pregnant After a Hysterectomy?

Katie Millington

Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Navya Muralidhar

Menopause Acne: What to Know

Deborah Vieyra

Why Am I Getting Cramps After Menopause?

Deborah Vieyra

Peanut News

New to the Peanut app or keen to learn more? Here’s everything you need to know: from how to use the app to the latest news and some of our favorite success stories.