Boob Nursing Blouse Carmen £55.00 1246 (available in navy, red and purple)Carriwell Light support top £25.99 1198WSee online for more choice and ideas on maternity clothing and nursing tops.What to wearDuring the early stages, your bump is low down and you can manage with your current clothing. Using the Flexibelt cleverly covers the opening of trousers and skirts to add more space. When you are ready to buy maternity clothes see our range of quality clothing online. Buy a few key pieces and dress them up with scarfs and jewellery to create a new look.First and second trimester www.nctshop.co.ukYo-yo hormones It's commons to have niggles in pregnancy. Try and relax and visualise positive outcomes and focus on your body and how you are feeling. Talk to your midwife or GP if you have any aches or concerns. Bumpband £16.99 5405www.nctshop.co.uk | Call 0845 8100 1005Melba Pyjamas £35.00 1411Pregnancy is the perfect time to get in touch with your body and there's no better way to do so than with a mind/body workout such as pilates or yoga.Try yoga at home...Simple Yoga DVD Offer £34.25 4516 or £15.99 each 4530yoga is great for stretching muscles and releasing tension.Organic Maternity Flexi Belt £13.99 1195Sleep may be a challenge as your bump gets bigger. Getting into a comfortable position can be harder. Try and sleep on the side (left if possible, as this aids better circulation and can encourage baby into a more optimal position for birth). Use cushions under the knees to help take the weight off. Helping you sleep as your bump growsDream Genii Support Pillow from £39.99 4416NCT Night-time Maternity Bra £13.00 1118

6 Product details and ordering available from www.nctshop.co.ukThird trimester www.nctshop.co.ukIn this period you will be deciding where to have your baby and you will have explored what things you will need to make the labour and birth comfortable for you at home and what you may need at the birth centre or hospital.Creating a relaxing birth environmentEven if you have chosen a hospital birth or birth centre, most women start labour at home. Is your home ready for labour? Here are some tips on what you can do.n Ensure the furniture is suitable for positions and resting.n Have loads of pillows or cushions to help prop you up, or for your birth partner to use when kneeling to massage.n Create a relaxing environment with your favourite music to help your breathing and visualisation. Try the Natal Hypnotherapy range for a deeper relaxation.n Make sure the lighting in the room is suitable to help you to relax. Dim the lighting. Blinds and lamps can help soften the mood of the room.know where the maternity drop off points are and how much change to bring for the car park.Natal Hypnotherapy CDs from £11.99 1947Hippychick Mattress Protector from £17.50 3345Birth plansSitting and discussing the birth plan together with your birth partner and midwife can help you identify areas where you need to research more, eg. how can massage help, what pain relief options are available, what are the pros and cons to induction etc. Every birth is different so make choices that make sense to you.Super Sac £34.25 4422BEST SELLER