Alcohol and medicines in pregnancy
Alcohol The most recent research shows that drinking alcohol heavily or frequently can seriously harm your baby’s development. When you drink, alcohol reaches your baby through the placenta. But your...
View ArticleFoods you don’t need to avoid in pregnancy
It can be confusing trying to work out which foods you can eat and which foods you should avoid when you’re pregnant. You might find it helpful to look at this list of some of the foods you don’t need...
View ArticleSmoking in pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy puts your baby at risk. Every time you smoke a cigarette, carbon monoxide and other poisons pass into your lungs. This means: That your baby gets less oxygen and cannot grow as...
View ArticleCommon pregnancy problems
During pregnancy your body goes through a massive set of changes, affecting all your organs and body systems. These changes are so dramatic and far-reaching that it’s perhaps not surprising that many...
View ArticleAntenatal scans, checks and screening tests
Throughout your pregnancy you will be offered a variety of checks, including blood tests and antenatal scans. These tests are to help make your pregnancy safer and to assess the development and...
View ArticleThe first antenatal or ‘booking’ appointment
The booking appointment usually takes place before 12 weeks of pregnancy and you will be seen by a midwife. Depending on the practice in your area and the care you have chosen, it could be at your...
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