20 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER IN A PREGNANCY JOURNAL

NEED inspiration? Clemmie suggests mothers-to-be and new mums could ask themselves these questions as they write their journal:

1. Where were you when you found out you were pregnant?

2. What made you think you were pregnant?

3. Who did you tell first?

4. Are there any foods or drinks you’ve gone off? Any interesting cravings?

5. Any inappropriate stories of battling through those early weeks?

6. Any funny stories about keeping it a secret?

7. What was your initial feeling when you saw the baby on the scan screen?

8. What tests (if any) did you have?

9. What are the moments you’ve loved so far about being pregnant?

10. Are there any moments you’ve not enjoyed so much?

11. Is there anything that’s surprised you?

12. How do you feel about your growing bump/changing shape?

13. How has your sleep changed through the pregnancy?

14. What dreams are you having?

15. When is your baby most active?

16. When and how did you go into labour?

17. How does your postpartum body look and feel?

18. What does breastfeeding feel like, and have you had any problems with it?

19. What do you need most? Sleep? Chocolate biscuits?

20. What’s your favourite thing about your baby?