Being pregnant

Help and support for when you discover that you're pregnant

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 every step of the way. 

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 

Due date calculator 

Your NHS pregnancy journey 

Your first midwife appointment 

Health things you should know in pregnancy 

Your pregnancy to-do list 

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 

There's also a page of advice for things that you might need support with during pregnancy: Advice for things you might need support with during pregnancy

Tommy's (the pregnancy and baby charity) has a 'your pregnancy week by week' calendar, and articles on physical and mental health.