A pregnant woman

My pregnancy

Congratulations on your pregnancy. This section covers your health in pregnancy, your baby's growth and the care you will get.

Some women like to get planning early with birth plans, shopping lists and more. Others need time to get used to being pregnant. As with many things to do with having a baby, there is more than one way to do things, and everyone is different.

In this section

  1. Preparing for pregnancy

    Make sure you are fit and well if you are planning to have a baby.

  2. Tell us you're pregnant

    If you're expecting a baby, you need to register with the NHS.

  3. When is my baby due?

    Information about pregnancy due dates.

  4. My pregnancy journey

    Welcome to the start of your pregnancy journey.

  5. My healthy pregnancy

    Staying healthy and active is important in pregnancy.

  6. My NHS care in pregnancy

    NHS maternity care, antenatal appointments, scans, and health checks.

  7. Do I need urgent help?

    Urgent pregnancy symptoms that require immediate medical attention.

  8. Screening tests in pregnancy

    Screening tests during pregnancy to check for health conditions.

  9. Not a first time mum?

    Information if you're not a first time mum.

  10. Teenage pregnancy

    Information and support about teenage pregnancy.

  11. Preparing for birth

    Preparations for birth and beyond that are best tackled during pregnancy.

  12. Preparing for parenthood

    Make sure you are prepared for having a baby.

  13. Health and wellbeing

    Look after your health and wellbeing during pregnancy.