Council opening hours throughout Christmas
Some Westmorland and Furness Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. Read the full list of Council opening hours during the festive period.
Being pregnant
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.
Discovering that you’re pregnant - whether it was planned or unexpected - can be surprising, or even a little overwhelming.
If you’re feeling unsure about what to do next, you’re not alone. Family Help is here to support you.
The NHS has a page, 'Finding out you're pregnant' that gives information about your NHS pregnancy journey, midwife appointments, and has advice about maternity/ paternity benefits and more:
When you find out you're pregnant
Your first midwife appointment
Health things you should know in pregnancy
Maternity and paternity benefits and leave
Pregnant with twins
An NHS page about the scans, tests and antenatal care you can have: Your pregnancy care - NHS
Tommy's (the pregnancy and baby charity) has a 'your pregnancy week by week' calendar, and articles on physical and mental health.