Kirsten Taylor, 35, is originally from the UK but now lives in Bangkok, Thailand, with her husband Darren and children Thomas, two, and Patrick, 13 months. She tells us all about the Thai approach to maternity care Birth factsBaby's name

... Birth factsBaby's nameEvelyn Helen Weight7lb 9ozLength of labourJust over two hoursPain reliefBach Rescue RemedyWorst bitProblems with breastfeeding, and the lack of communication because of the language barrier.Best bitThe fact that it was all so quick

on the other side of the pond Birth factsBaby's nameQuinn Ann Weight9lb 7ozLength of labourLess than 10 hoursPain reliefEpiduralWorst bitBeing woken up both nights in the hospital for routine checkups.Best bitGetting to hold Quinn straight after the birth

.TOP TIP: Sort out what money you have coming in and going out and work out what benefits you’re entitled to. Try www.adviceguide.org.uk or www.hmrc.gov.uk for help.What if I can’t cope after the birth?There isn’t a woman out there who isn’t nervous