When you’re pregnant there are a lot of things going on. Sometimes you have terrible morning sickness, and the world is a very grey place indeed. Other times you’re worrying about what will happen when you go down to one income while you’re on maternity leave. There are a lot of things that can affect your mental health.

Dianne Zalitis is a midwife and Clinical Lead of Pregnancy, Birth and Baby. She gives some advice on how to get your brain ready for your coming baby, so that you’re in the best space possible when they arrive.