. To talk to someone or get details of support groups, call the Miscarriage Association helpline on 01924 200 799 or 0131 334 8883 in Scotland.You can also visit miscarriageassociation.org.uk which has a variety of factsheets to download, including Men

! When you’re 100% happy with where your children are during the day it leaves you more headspace to focus on your growing business. But it’s also vital that you know when to put family first. A meeting can always be postponed. Your child’s first

Families Legal Helpline, tel: 0800 013 0313. Or visit Workingfamilies.org.uk

-familiarise yourself with your work environment.Do this now... Be ruthless with your working wardrobe and give anything that doesn’t make you feel fabulous to charity. If you’ve still got some baby weight to lose, you might not be able to fit into all your old work

. You're most at risk if you're overweight, or have a family history of Type 2 diabetes.  It can be controlled by diet, but 10-30% of pregnant women with it need to take insulin. If you've had it once, you're more likely to get it again. But you can cut

thing that's ever happened to you and it's fascinating to see your baby develop. Let's face it, though, some aspects of motherhood are just dull. A study of 2,000 mums for homeopathic destresser Bach Rescue Remedy revealed they have just half an hour

the first 12 weeks of pregnancy (an early miscarriage), it's often due to a one-off genetic problem that stops the baby from developing. A late miscarriage - between 14 and 24 weeks - could also be due to infection or problems with the shape of the uterus

emotional and prone to tears, find it hard to rest and lose your appetite, too. You may feel anxious and afraid that you're not a good mother. All of this is perfectly normal.But if these feelings persist, it's time to talk to someone. Bridget O

and may become intermittent. If you’re bleeding excessively, it’s not beginning to change colour or tail off, or if you’re losing clots, tell a health professional.’Use maternity pads (not tampons, which could cause an infection) and change them frequently

Maternity Pay (SMP). This is 90% of your average pay for the first six weeks, then £106 per week, or 90% of your average earnings if this is lower, for the following 20 weeks. Do check your contract and speak to your boss as money can vary from employer