You are 15 weeks exactly

It's worth finding comfortable sleeping positions now; they'll help you throughout pregnancy.

175 days until your due date

Your belly is growing by the day, so you may find it harder and harder to get comfortable lying down, especially at night.

Avoid sleeping on your back in the second half of pregnancy, so start practicing new positions now. On your back, the weight of your uterus presses on the major veins returning blood to your heart, which can cause dizziness, low blood pressure, and possibly less blood flow to the uterus. Ideally lie on your left side (the right side does no harm either), which improves blood flow to the placenta and helps your kidneys get rid of fluid and waste. Don't worry if you wake up on your back; just roll onto your side, using pillows for support if needed.

Lying on your front is fine if you like it (your baby is safely cushioned by fluid), but it will get harder as you get bigger.

Focus on

Your baby: Quiet times

Quiet moments focusing on your baby are precious bonding opportunities and a great way to relax. You may like to picture your baby floating in the amniotic fluid.

Try sitting in a "butterfly" pose with the soles of your feet together. Put your hands on your abdomen and massage your baby with different strokes, thinking of your baby and letting go of your worries with each breath out.

Ask a Doctor

My doctor is great but always in a hurry. How can I get my questions answered?

This is common. Practices are often very busy, and many doctors allow only a set time per appointment, sometimes barely enough for the basic checkup. But it's important your questions are answered, so write them down so you remember them. If there isn't time, ask your doctor to arrange another time to talk, by phone or at another appointment, or to point you to other sources such as books, websites, or other health professionals.

Feeling comfortable with your caregivers and being able to discuss your questions is a crucial part of prenatal care, because they'll be involved in your labor and delivery, a very important time for you.

This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.