What to expect during pregnancy
Pregnancy brings many changes, and it’s normal to have questions about your health and wellbeing as you prepare for your baby’s arrival.
Finding out you’re pregnant
Finding out you’re pregnant can feel surprising or overwhelming, whether or not you were planning it. If you’re unsure what to do next, Family Help can support you.
NHS guidance
The NHS explains what happens in early pregnancy, including:
- what to do when you find out you’re pregnant
- how to estimate your due date
- what to expect during your NHS pregnancy journey
- your first midwife appointment
- important health information for pregnancy
- a pregnancy to‑do list
- maternity and paternity benefits and leave
- information for people expecting twins
Appointments, scans and antenatal care
The NHS also explains the scans, tests and antenatal care you may be offered during pregnancy.
Week‑by‑week pregnancy information
Tommy’s (the pregnancy and baby charity) has a week‑by‑week pregnancy calendar and articles about physical and mental health.