If you’re pregnant and feeling scared about giving birth, you might be wondering if you’re “supposed” to feel this way. The truth is—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Feeling anxious about labour is incredibly common, especially if this is your first baby. For many women, birth feels like the unknown: unpredictable, unfamiliar, and often surrounded by conflicting stories or dramatic images from TV and social media. So if you’re feeling nervous, overwhelme

The third trimester can feel like a strange mix of excitement, impatience and “oh wow this is getting real.” If you’re entering weeks 28–40 of pregnancy, your body is working incredibly hard. You may be feeling more tired again, noticing new aches and pains, and starting to think seriously about birth and meeting your baby. If you're based in West Malling, Maidstone or anywhere in Kent and wondering what’s normal in the third trimester — this guide will help you feel calmer a