Stephanie Wood
Stephanie is a digital journalist with over 17 years' experience. She is the former Acting Editor of GoodToKnow, having covered Editor Anna Bailey's maternity leave. It was her second stint working on the site, having previously been Digital Content Director in 2019 - a role in which she also oversaw the digital platforms for Woman&Home, Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens and Livingetc. With a keen interest in fitness and wellbeing, Stephanie has also held roles as Editor of Fit&Well and Fitness & Wellbeing Editor at Saga. Prior to this, Stephanie was Senior Editor for MSN UK's Women's Lifestyle channel, the launch digital editor at Stylist and spent five years at ASOS in various roles, including Email Editor and Fashion and Beauty Editor.
Stephanie lives in North London with her partner and their son, Woody, who arrived in November 2021 following a two-day labour (and doesn't share her surname, it should be noted!). As a first time mum, she has spent plenty of time researching wake windows, easy weaning recipes and the best places to buy secondhand baby clothes (answer: Vinted). Whilst on maternity leave she founded Bump & Beyond, a series of pop-up preloved clothing events inspired by her own experience of struggling to find stylish maternity clothes.
Latest articles by Stephanie Wood
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8 unexpected ways your body changes in pregnancy
Mood swings and morning sickness are just the beginning – there’s also leaking breasts, bleeding gums and food aversions to potentially content with in pregnancy
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Backache in pregnancy: causes and how to relieve it, according to women’s health experts
Expert advice on managing back pain in pregnancy from a GP, midwife and specialist physiotherapist – with insights from real-life mums, too
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Swiss ball exercises in pregnancy: 12 moves to try, and how to make them safe
A prenatal exercise experts reveals how to reap the benefits of using a Swiss ball during pregnancy
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Understanding your postpartum belly – what doctors and midwives want you to know
What your tummy will look and feel like after giving birth, plus tips for a healthy recovery
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7 things prenatal trainers want you know about exercising safely in pregnancy - plus, expert tips for each trimester
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9 things that happen to your breasts before, during and after breastfeeding
Breastfeeding doesn’t just come with practical considerations – there are various physical changes to contend with, too
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11 exercise in pregnancy myths the experts want you to stop believing
Knowing how you can – and can't – exercise during pregnancy can feel like a minefield, so we've enlisted the help of the experts to cut through the noise and set the record straight
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5 best pregnancy exercises - and what to avoid, according to prenatal trainers
The dos and don'ts from three top experts
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Four worrying online 'wellness' challenges to talk to your teenager about (some of these trends will leave you speechless)
Challenges purporting to improve health, fitness and wellbeing are only a click away on teen's smartphones. Arm yourself with the facts to help start a conversation
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Best nursing pillows in 2024: 11 supportive and comfortable options, tried and tested by parents
The best nursing pillows will support you while feeding your little one. Here are the top-rated options on the market.
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How often do you change your kid's bedding? Hey, no judgement here - but we ask two experts as the debate rages on TikTok
Every few days, once a week, fortnightly – or even monthly? And is there even a 'right' answer?
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Have you tried the 'Tinder for baby names' app? Here's the unique reason why the baby naming experts think it just might solve your problems...
An app that gamifies the bay-naming process taps into important considerations when it comes to naming your new arrival
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JoJo Maman Bebe sale steals! 5 cute buys our editor has in her basket right now
Up to 70% off in the JoJo Maman Bebe sale - but you'll need to be quick
By Stephanie Wood Published