Before your thoughts turn to suncream and flip-flops, remember to pack a few first-aid essentials. Prima Baby expert GP Rob Hicks says, ‘Make sure you have all the usual items such as plasters, bandages, sterile dressings and a 5ml spoon for medicine, plus of course any medicines...

Watch your diet as tummy pain can signal constipation. If you are constipated increase your fibre intake - a high fibre cereal with prunes should help - and drinks lots of water. A warm bath might also ease the pain. If you're bleeding, or have other symptoms, such as a high temp...

Your body is performing a miraculous feat now you're pregnant.And yes, you feel like sinking to your knees. The trouble is, it's not to give thanks, but because you feel like you've run a marathon when in fact you only went to the corner shop. While you recover on the sofa, just ...

pregnancy ailments as fascinating as you do. Say if you need help, but don't bore them with your leaky boob story every time they ask how you are.* Wait until your 12th week before telling your boss.* Choose an appropriate time to tell them - preferably when

be a common ailment in pregnancy, often it is due to feeling a bit run down, so it’s really important to stuff fruit and vegetables into your daily diet - try eating a variety of colours. This will provide your immune system with vitamin C and other