One of your very first questions - probably while you're still clutching that positive test - is likely to be ‘When's my baby due?' When you visit your GP, you can ask them to confirm your due date for you.  To find out when your baby is due Your

,332 followers after tweeting, “Thanks for all your super sweet messages… you lot really know how to make a big lass feel good.”The 'Snog, Marry, Avoid' presenter is only a month away from her due date. Exciting!If you’re having twins, it’s time to swot up

The following is a guideline of what to take into hospital with you, but ask your midwife if she has any other recommendations.For you: Toiletry bag - with flannel, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, shampoo, soap, hairbrush etc.Two dark towels - one small and one large.Sanitary towel...

Having a straightforward birth isn't always down to luck. There's a lot you can do to improve your chances of having a problem-free delivery - from where you choose to give birth, to who you're with, your position and even your state of mind.Here are six tried-and-tested ways to ...

When you've waited nine months to meet your baby, going overdue can be frustrating. But don't get too hung up on the due date itself - only 5% of babies arrive on time, and one in five women has her labour induced because she's overdue.Why induction

time to find homes for all the gifts and buy anything else that's needed. Don't leave it too near the due date. Another option is to have a newborn shower one or two months after the baby is born. This works well if you aren't comfortable having one

Kate Middleton is due to give birth in July, St James' Palace announced today.The Duchess is believed to be around 13 to 14 weeks pregnant and confirmation that she's due to give birth in July means it is likely she's now had her 12-week scan

You’ve reached week 35 of your pregnancy. By now your baby’s head may be engaged in the birth canal. Not long to go now!Now your due date is approaching, you may be worrying about the birth. Calm your labour jitters here.Everything you need to know

are a smoker, you’ll know that it’s a habit you should be trying to quit. Click here for help in giving up smoking.This week: The test says you’re pregnant! Excited and a little bit scared? Here’s what you need to do next. When’s it due? .Plus

maternity leave any time from 11 weeks before the beginning of the week your baby is due - or you can work right up to your due date.However, Tommy's midwife Sharon Simms says, 'Most women should give up by about 36 weeks. Remember that babies can come early