Questions you might be asking.

If your baby moves less than usual, if you bleed, or if something feels wrong. Do not wait for your next visit. Read more: Pregnancy week by week

No. Mia helps you understand your week. Your midwife and doctor look after you. Read more: Pregnancy week by week

It is counted as 40 weeks from the first day of your last period, then usually adjusted at your dating scan. Read more: Pregnancy week by week

Most people in the UK are offered two: a dating scan at 10 to 14 weeks and an anomaly scan at 18 to 21 weeks. You may be offered more if needed. Read more: Pregnancy week by week

Yes. Symptoms come and go, and some people have very few. If you are worried, talk to your midwife. Read more: Pregnancy week by week

In the UK, 400 micrograms of folic acid daily is advised before pregnancy and until week 12. Ask your midwife what suits you. Read more: First trimester

Light spotting can be common but always tell your midwife. Call at once if bleeding is heavy or with pain. Read more: First trimester

That is up to you. Many people wait until after the 12-week scan, but some share earlier for support. Read more: First trimester

Mild, period-like cramping can be common early on. Strong or one-sided pain, or pain with bleeding, needs a call the same day. Read more: First trimester

Yes, but keep caffeine under 200 mg a day, about two mugs of instant coffee. Read more: First trimester

Often yes, and many find it the easiest time. Check with your midwife first. Read more: Second trimester

From the third trimester, going to sleep on your side is advised. Do not worry if you wake on your back. Read more: Second trimester

Usually between weeks 16 and 24. It may be later in a first pregnancy. Read more: Second trimester

Often yes, and many find this the easiest time. Check with your midwife and your travel insurance. Read more: Second trimester

Yes, for most people. Your midwife will tell you if there is a reason not to. Read more: Second trimester

Yes. Rest when you can and accept help. Read more: Third trimester

Research links going to sleep on the back in late pregnancy with a higher risk of stillbirth. Side sleeping is safer. Read more: Third trimester

Your midwife may offer a procedure to turn baby (ECV) around 36 to 37 weeks, or talk about a planned caesarean or vaginal breech birth. Read more: Third trimester

No. This is a myth. If movements are reduced, call your midwife. Read more: Baby movements

No. Babies keep moving up to and during labour. Read more: Baby movements

Call again every time. Each change needs checking. Read more: Baby movements

No. You need about 200 extra calories a day only in the last three months. Read more: Eating in pregnancy

Yes, and one or two portions a week is good. Avoid shark, swordfish and marlin, and limit oily fish. Read more: Eating in pregnancy

Yes, unless you are allergic. There is no need to avoid them in pregnancy. Read more: Eating in pregnancy

Yes, with planning. You may need extra vitamin B12, iron, iodine and omega-3. Ask your midwife. Read more: Eating in pregnancy

Many people can if they were runners before. Listen to your body and talk to your midwife. Read more: Exercise in pregnancy

No. For most healthy pregnancies, regular activity is safe and linked with benefits. Read more: Exercise in pregnancy

Avoid hard ab work like crunches later on. Gentle core work and pelvic floor exercises are better. Read more: Exercise in pregnancy

Some people feel them from the second trimester. They are more common later. Read more: Braxton Hicks

They can feel uncomfortable. Strong pain that does not ease needs a call to your midwife. Read more: Braxton Hicks

Most people do, but not everyone notices them. Read more: Braxton Hicks

It depends on your health and your pregnancy. Talk it through with your midwife. Read more: Natural birth

Yes. Your birth plan is a wish list, not a contract. Read more: Natural birth

Labour is intense for most people. Movement, water, breathing and support can help a lot, and pain relief is always there if you want it. Read more: Natural birth

Call your midwife or maternity unit. Note the time and the colour of the fluid. Read more: Signs of labour

Your midwife will tell you what suits you. Many units advise calling when they come regularly every 5 minutes or sooner. Read more: Signs of labour

Yes. It can start with your waters breaking or a show. Call your midwife if your waters break. Read more: Signs of labour

Often, yes. Ask your midwife which positions work with your equipment. Read more: Labour positions

It is not unsafe for everyone, but upright and side positions are linked with a shorter first stage. Read more: Labour positions

Yes. Trying them in late pregnancy makes them easier to use in labour. Read more: Labour positions

Gas and air, yes. For an epidural you leave the pool. Read more: Water birth

No. Many people labour in the pool and give birth outside it. Read more: Water birth

Usually once labour is well established. Getting in too early may slow things down for some people. Read more: Water birth

No. A midwife gives medical care. A doula gives emotional and practical support. Read more: Doulas

Yes, partly. Many people have both a partner and a doula. Read more: Doulas

Yes. A doula supports both of you. Read more: Doulas

Most do. Check your unit’s birth partner rules. Read more: Doulas

Many do, and can support you before and after. Read more: Doulas

Sit down and tell the midwife. It is common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Read more: Birth partner

Yes, politely, about wishes you have talked through. Ask questions rather than argue. Read more: Birth partner

Snacks, a charger, a change of clothes and money for parking. Read more: Birth partner

No. It helps with fear and tension. Pain relief is still your choice. Read more: Breathing for labour

Many people start around week 28, but any time helps. Read more: Breathing for labour

Yes, many people use breathing and relaxation to stay calm. Read more: Breathing for labour

No. It is a wish list. Your team will keep you and your baby safe first. Read more: Birth plan

Your midwife, your birth partner and anyone supporting you in labour. Read more: Birth plan

Many people start around week 32 and finish by week 36. Read more: Birth plan

Yes. You can change your plan at any time, including in labour. Read more: Where to give birth

Your midwife will arrange it. Most transfers are not emergencies. Read more: Where to give birth

There is a small extra risk for first babies. Talk it through with your midwife. Read more: Where to give birth

Many people like to. Check your unit’s advice. Read more: Hospital bag

Snacks, a charger, cash for parking and a change of clothes. Read more: Hospital bag

About 10 to 12 for a short stay. Read more: Hospital bag

Studies often used about six dates a day, from week 36. Read more: Dates from week 36

There is no proof they start labour. Some small studies link them with a readier cervix and less need for induction. Read more: Dates from week 36

Yes, as part of a balanced diet. Ask first if you have diabetes. Read more: Dates from week 36

No. Many people have no tear, or a small one that heals easily. Read more: Perineal care

It is used only when needed. Talk to your midwife about when it might be offered. Read more: Perineal care

Usually from around week 34 to 35. Read more: Perineal care

Yes, at any time. It is your choice. Read more: Pain relief

It is generally considered safe. Your anaesthetist can talk through the risks with you. Read more: Pain relief

Only in hospital labour wards, not at home or in most birth centres. Read more: Pain relief

Yes. It is your decision. Your team will explain the risks and benefits so you can choose. Read more: Induction

It can feel uncomfortable or crampy for a short time. Read more: Induction

Contractions can feel stronger, and more people ask for an epidural. Read more: Induction

Often, yes. Ask your team before the birth. Read more: Caesarean birth

Many people can. Talk to your midwife or doctor early in pregnancy. Read more: Caesarean birth

Around six weeks for most people. Read more: Caesarean birth

If you feel low for more than two weeks, or have scary thoughts, call your midwife or doctor now. Read more: After birth

Often, yes. Ask your team about it before the birth. Read more: After birth

Usually within six weeks. It should get lighter and change colour over time. Read more: After birth

Often, yes. Ask your team about it before the birth. Read more: Cord clamping

For healthy babies, waiting at least a minute is recommended. Your team will advise if there is a concern. Read more: Cord clamping

Often, yes. Add it to your birth plan. Read more: Cord clamping

That is a valid choice. Mia explains bottle feeding safely too. Read more: Breastfeeding basics

A little tenderness can be common. Ongoing pain is not, so ask for help with the latch. Read more: Breastfeeding basics

Wet and dirty nappies, steady weight gain and a content baby are good signs. Read more: Breastfeeding basics

The safest place is a separate cot in your room. Read the risks, especially if you smoke, drink or take sedating medicine. Read more: Safe sleep

Between 16 and 20 degrees is advised. Dress baby lightly. Read more: Safe sleep

Not for long periods. Move them to a flat surface for sleep. Read more: Safe sleep

Gentle walking is fine early on. Ask your midwife or doctor before harder exercise, often after the 6 week check. Read more: Postnatal recovery

Usually between 6 and 8 weeks after birth. Your GP will check you. Read more: Postnatal recovery

When you feel ready. You can get pregnant again soon after birth, so think about contraception. Read more: Postnatal recovery

No. It is an illness, not a failure, and it is treatable. Read more: Postnatal mood

Some treatments are fine while breastfeeding. Your doctor can advise. Read more: Postnatal mood

Yes. Help is there for partners too. Read more: Postnatal mood