Pregnancy & Birth
The following links will provide you with all you need to know about pregnancy and birth, including trying for a baby, advice on keeping well, and services available to you.
- Warning signs during pregnancy- Read about signs of complications and when you should get help.
- Pregnancy scans and tests- Find out about scans and tests, including screening tests and ultrasound scans.
- 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.