abstract: Cot death is the main concern of new parents and pregnant women, research carried out for the Health Education Authority's New Pregnancy Book shows. The book. which will be distributed free to first- time parents, has an expanded section on cot death, with guidance on laying babies down to sleep, including photographs of the safest positions. Pregnant women also worry about diet, the complications they might have during pregnancy and want more information about tests in pregnancy. Royal College of Midwives Officer Joy Moores said the book would be useful for midwives, enabling them to explore with women what choices are open to them and what support the maternity sen-ices can give'.