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Pregnancy and birth

All you need to know about pregnancy and birth, including trying for a baby, advice on keeping well, and services available to you

Pregnancy scans and tests

Find out about scans and tests, including screening tests and ultrasound scans

Warning signs during pregnancy

Read about signs of complications and when you should get help

Birth

Find out about what happens during birth and read advice on recovering afterwards

Pregnancy stages and baby development

Find out what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy and how your baby grows

Feeding your baby

All you need to know about getting ready to feed your baby

Pregnancy loss

Information on how pregnancy can go wrong and where you can get support

Maternity and paternity leave

Supports you and your partner can get during pregnancy and after the birth

Labour

How to tell if you're in labour and advice on managing labour pain

Keeping well during pregnancy

How to look after yourself and your baby while you're pregnant

Preparing for a new baby

Advice on getting ready for a new baby including things you’ll need

Pregnancy conditions

Find out about common health problems in pregnancy and what to do about them

Trying for a baby

Advice about planning a pregnancy and how to tell if you're pregnant

Newborns

How to look after a newborn baby in those first few days and what to expect after birth

Your pregnancy care

Find out about your antenatal care options and the appointments you'll need to attend

Support during pregnancy

Advice for things you might need support with during pregnancy

Unplanned pregnancy

Find out about continued pregnancy supports and abortion services