Thousand of babies are born prematurely each year. Kellie Stewart from charity Bliss explains what parents of premature babies should expect

The Consumer Financial Education Body’s Kate Humphris offers some practical advice and tips on how expectant parents can financially prepare for their new arrival

As your family grows, so should your level of insurance. Malcolm Tarling from the Association of British Insurers looks at how best to safeguard your most important assets

Enjoy one last break away before baby makes three. Jo Schulz and David Sandhu advise on making the most of your last pre-baby holiday

The first year of your baby’s life will go by in a flash, which is why it’s important to collect memories of all the big ‘firsts’. Laura Bury looks at some interesting ways to record your little one’s first year

With over 10 per cent of new parents being disabled persons, awareness, support and available information is vital, advises Gill Lea-Wilson from Disability, Pregnancy & Parenthood International

Your obstetrician is there to help you through your pregnancy, labour and birth. Obstetrician and gynaecologist Sarah Reynolds explains what to expect

A growing bump isn’t the only change you can expect. With pregnancy comes a variety of bodily changes, both good and bad. Naomi Westland takes you from head to toe of all the changes you can experience

With many mums-to-be concerned about the impact of what they’re eating on their baby, Rikke Bruntse-Dahl from the Soil Association explains why organic products might be the answer

Pregnancy is often accompanied by a host of troublesome symptoms. Lianne Kolirin has compiled a guide to some of the more common problems

What do you do if you have a headache or hayfever while pregnant? NHS Choices answers 10 common questions asked by expectant women

Understanding more about your diet is essential for the health and growth of your baby. As Dr Ray Rice reports, you may be surprised to find it’s vital to include some fats

Getting your first set of baby wheels can be a tough task when you consider the sheer volume of makes and models on the market. Hilary Pereira has assembled the top 10 points to consider before you decide which pram is for you

Staying on top of trends and finding styles that suit your changing shape is key to looking fabulous during pregnancy, advises Trisha Doyle

Celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward explains five simple ways mums-to-be can keep their tresses in top shape

Writing your first birth plan? Anna Tobin answers your big birth plan questions, and offers advice and tips on pain relief and birthing methods

The next nine months are all about you and your bump. Hilary Pereira explores what’s in store in this month-by-month pregnancy guide

Part of planning for your baby is fully informing yourself about maternity leave and your rights. Anna Tobin looks at the options for expectant mums

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It’s important to be aware of what you’re eating and what food to incorporate into your diet. The Pregnancy Book from the NHS offers some information on pregnancy and nutrition