The bumpy road of pregnancy

Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but it often brings a whole new range of medical issues for the mother, writes Naoise Coogan.

LET there be no doubt about it, planned pregnancy brings the most wonderful discovery for any woman.

Seeing that blue line brings with it euphoric emotions but also fears. Will I be a good enough mother? How will I cope with a tiny baby? Will I fall in love with my baby when he/she is born?