Amniotic fluid plays an important role in supporting your baby’s growth and development, read on to learn what you need to know for your pregnancy.

Waters breaking is when the amniotic sac holding your baby breaks and amniotic fluid leaks from your vagina. It's a sign your baby will be born soon.

Usually, your waters break when your baby is ready to be born. Sometimes the waters break early. This is known as preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Almost all women have more vaginal discharge in pregnancy as it helps prevent any infections travelling up from the vagina to the womb.

Your baby is now ready to be born and you could go into labour at any time. Make sure you have you plan for getting to the hospital and you have everything packed ready to go.

An intrauterine infection is an infection inside your uterus (womb). Learn about causes, how to recognise symptoms, and when to see a doctor.

Fetal distress is a sign your baby isn't getting enough oxygen through the placenta. It might mean they need closer monitoring or an intervention to speed up the birth.

Slow progress in labour is also called failure to progress or prolonged labour. Read what happens when your labour doesn't go as quickly as expected.

There is a lot going on in the first 24 hours of your baby's life, so find out what you can expect.

Discover the journey of conception and fetal development. Learn about your baby’s development milestones at each month during your pregnancy.