Nobody knows exactly what it feels like for a baby to be born, but we know it's a tough journey. We have all been through it, but because of our limited memory, we can only imagine what it is like to squeeze through the narrow birth canal and come out into the vast and comparatively cold world.

One of the best contributions you can make as a partner – both for yourself and your woman – is to be present and be prepared. To help you, we have put together a three-step plan for supporting your partner during labour.

It's important to take care of yourself at this time. But even if you eat a healthy, varied diet, it can be hard to get enough folic acid, iron, vitamin D and calcium.

After the first stage when the cervix starts dilating, which is typically quite long drawn-out, the contractions become more powerful and frequent and you feel an urge to push, which results in the baby being expelled. In the third and final stage, the placenta is expelled.

Here you can read about different types of contractions. You will also find links to articles about pain relief, the stages of labour, how to prepare for labour, what happens when your waters break and other useful topics.

It's important to have a comfortable and practical nursing bra. This is partly to protect and support your breasts and partly to facilitate breastfeeding. And perhaps most important of all, a good nursing bra helps prevent complications during breastfeeding.

Fish is packed with nutrients essential to you and your baby. Fish contains fatty acids that are crucial to the development of your baby's brain. But some fish may contain environmental toxins, so choose carefully.

"It's common not to feel a strong bond with the unborn baby straight away." – An interview with midwife Carolina Gäbel

Pregnant vegetarians should be especially careful to eat enough iron and vitamin D, as well as the right types of fat.

Are you concerned about your blood sugar levels? All pregnant women have their blood sugar tested several times at the maternity clinic.

Do you have pain in your back or pelvis? Many women get pain in their lower back and pelvis during pregnancy. Here are some useful tips.

It's finally happening! Grab your bags, grab each other and leave for the hospital. After all those months of waiting, it's finally time.