Pregnancy
A balanced and healthy lifestyle is important for both you and your baby. It promotes optimal growth and development, supports overall physical and mental well-being and reduces the risk of complications. Choosing a healthy lifestyle lays a foundation for a lifetime of good health.
If you’ve decided you’re ready to start a family, find out how to get pregnant and some of the lifestyle changes that might help you.
Information and guidance on what to expect during pregnancy, including key considerations for your health and wellbeing as you prepare for your baby’s arrival.
Guidance on the benefits of staying active during pregnancy and offers practical advice to help you maintain safe and healthy levels of physical activity throughout this important stage.
Guidance on maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet during pregnancy, highlighting key recommendations to support your health and your baby’s development.
Guidance on the safe use of drugs and medications during pregnancy, helping you understand potential risks and make informed decisions to protect your health and your baby’s wellbeing.
Everything you need to know about giving birth, including your choices about where to have your baby, c-sections, pain relief options, who can be with you, and how to prepare.
Important guidance on the risks associated with smoking and alcohol during pregnancy, offering advice to help you make informed choices that protect your health and your baby’s development.
Guidance on mental health during pregnancy, offering information and support to help you maintain emotional wellbeing and access appropriate resources throughout this important stage.
Some vaccines, such as the inactivated seasonal flu vaccine and the whooping cough vaccine, are recommended during pregnancy to protect the health of you and your baby.
Eating a healthy, varied diet in pregnancy will help you get most of the vitamins and minerals you need but it can be confusing to know which supplements might be healthy for you and your baby.
Maintaining good dental health is extremely important for wellbeing during pregnancy, and also the baby’s development.