The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment. 

An online version of Emma's Diary is available by clicking on the link below

Emma's Diary  

Before you are pregnant

• All about conception and getting pregnant
• Thinking about the next baby?

Your pregnancy and labour

• How the baby develops
• 0-8 weeks pregnant
• 9-12 weeks pregnant
• 13-16 weeks pregnant
• 17-20 weeks pregnant
• 21-24 weeks pregnant
• 25-28 weeks pregnant
• 29-32 weeks pregnant
• 33-36 weeks pregnant
• 37-40 weeks pregnant
• 40+ weeks pregnant
• Your health in pregnancy
• Common health problems
• Antenatal care and classes
• Choosing where to have your baby
• Labour and birth
• When pregnancy goes wrong

You and your baby

• What you will need for your baby?
• Getting to know your newborn
• Tips for New Parents

General pregnancy topics

• Feelings and relationships
• Information for dads
• Maternity and Paternity Rights and Benefits