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Your partner has an important role to play, not only in supporting you throughout your pregnancy and delivery, but also in caring for your new baby as he/she grows up. Consequently, he may be just as anxious and stressed as you about the prospects of parenthood and the major adjustments that it will bring, although he may not show it, and this may put added strain on your relationship.

Apart from a cot, you'll need somewhere to change the baby. A special changing unit with drawers for equipment or a chest of drawers is ideal. Check for splinters and make sure that it's easy to clean. Also make sure the surface is the right height for you and your partner so you don't have to bend over while changing your baby.

It's quite natural for an older child or children to feel left out and resentful after the arrival of a new baby. Just like you and your partner, older children will need time to adjust to the new family situation. This is especially so for younger children, too young to understand the significance of your new arrival.

This section is devoted entirely to you and your well-being - during pregnancy and after birth. We look at: the physical and emotional changes you will experience during this life-changing and momentous journey; the importance of relationships with your partner, family and friends, the lifestyle changes you will go through and how to cope.

Relationships are always changing be it with your family, friends, other children or your partner. This is even more true during and after pregnancy. This section looks at these ever changing relationships both good and bad. Remember you're never alone, the Relationship Forums are buzzing with women who would love hear from you.

You may be more likely to become depressed postnatally if: New fathers can feel down after the birth, too, especially fathers who are estranged from the mother of their new baby, or under stress or whose partner is depressed. Having a baby changes your life suddenly and completely.

You are not alone in feeling something is not right with your relationship. 1 in 5 women in Ireland are affected by domestic violence. Thousands of women live in fear of their boyfriends, husbands and partners every day. Sometimes, they are experiencing abuse after the relationship has ended.

If you're a single mother, then there may be times when you'll find it difficult to cope without the benefit of an extra pair of hands. The demands on a single parent can be quite high, and you may also feel sad about not being able to share the magic moments that you have with your baby with a partner.