Looking after yourself and your baby
A healthy and safe pregnancy will help your baby have the best start in life. Eating well, keeping active and stopping smoking, drinking and taking drugs are important in their own ways, and there's plenty of support available if you need it.
Alcohol and pregnancy
How alcohol can be harmful to you and your baby and where to get support
Eating well in pregnancy
How to eat healthily in pregnancy and which foods to avoid
How to look after your pelvic floor
What your pelvic floor muscles do and how to exercise them to avoid issues later on
How to prevent illness in pregnancy
How to avoid germs and stay safe around animals
Keeping active in pregnancy
Benefits of keeping active in pregnancy and how to stay safe
Looking after your teeth and gums in pregnancy
How to prevent pregnancy gingivitis and keep your mouth healthy during pregnancy
Smoking and pregnancy
How smoking can affect your health and the health of your baby
Taking drugs in pregnancy
How illegal drugs can harm your baby and where to get help to stop
Taking medicines when pregnant
How to safely take prescribed and non-prescribed medicines during pregnancy
Travelling when pregnant
How to travel safely by car and plane during your pregnancy and what to take with you
Vitamins and minerals in pregnancy
Which vitamins and nutrients are important for a healthy pregnancy