When you are new at navigating pregnancy, you’re guaranteed to get advice from a variety of sources. And lots of people will gleefully tell you their horror stories. You need to do a bit of filtering so it’s good to know there are books and web sites to provide you with trusted information, and a bit of perspective.

I’m reading The New Zealand pregnancy book : a guide to pregnancy, birth and a baby’s first three months and it combines a lot of detail (including good illustrations and photos) with a clear, matter of fact style. Kaz Cooke’s Up the duff  is a goodie if you want a bit of pregnancy humour.

There are lots more resources to tap into: