Midwife Nikki Khan says...It sounds like your baby is lying in an awkward position. Your tummy will be changing shape as your baby settles into your pelvis ready for birth. A common concern is that this discomfort is due to labour pains

partner.That’s where a doula can help. Research shows that with continuous one-to-one support from an additional birth supporter through labour you are:more likely to give birth gentlymore likely to enjoy your experience of birthless likely to ask for pain

.The other cause of bleeding in late pregnancy is placental abruption, where the placenta separates from the wall of the womb. 'It's often accompanied by pain,' says Sharon. 'It's rare but needs attention - if a lot of the placenta separates, it will stop

for labour, strengthening your back, legs and arms. Practise your birth positions and don’t forget to work those pelvic floor muscles.Build your strength‘Swimming is great during this trimester, as long as you’re not suffering from pelvic or ligament pain

mother and baby.Typically, the woman has sudden, severe abdominal pain, usually associated with some dark red vaginal bleeding or clots. Occasionally the internal haemorrhage is only associated with a small amount of vaginal bleeding, but the total blood

.But the sleep disruption you're experiencing now isn't just preparing you for life with a baby. Another study found it's likely to be due to an array of conditions - with many women waking up three to five times a night due to back pains, leg cramps, heartburn