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

www.nctshop.co.ukwww.nctshop.co.uk | Call 0845 8100 1007Pelvic floor exercisesTo keep the pelvis moving, try a birth ball instead of a normal seat, it helps you strengthen back muscles and keeps you upright and helps baby into a good position for birth (more later on).For simple pelvic floor exercises, try this DVD.At home, plan ahead and think about what you want to use to help you cope in labour. Drug free pain relief such as TENS and walking and using upright positions or taking a bath can help. Your baby will need some essentials too.The Miracle Box Pelvic Packing your Floor DVD £9.99 3300birth bagThird trimesterBEST SELLERsomething to wear in labourUse during pregnancy for swollen haemorrhoids and other irritations after childbirth. Simply freeze! Includes two gel pads and ten gauze sleeves.Feme Pad Case £14.99 3330Womama Birthing Wrap Organic £59.99 2555, Stretch Briefs £4.00 2015, Muslin Squares £11.50 2066, Organic Baby Night Gown £11.95 1235, Green Baby Natural Body Suit from £6.00 1514, Nature Babycare Nappies from £15.95 5375, Green Baby Bib, Hat, Mitts and Booties Set £16.00 1524, City Red Spot Bag £39.95 4441