Drawing on the National Childbirth Trust's expertize and experience in the field of childcare to guide new mothers calmly through what can be one of the most daunting periods of their life, this book focuses on a young mother (20-25), an older mother (35-40) and a second-time mother through their pregnancy. The women's personal accounts are accompanied by comments, tips and advice from the NCT experts, together with essential, clearly presented factual information. Each key stage of pregnancy is photographed.