Pregnancy questions

This section provides the answers to some of the most common questions asked of our midwives on the helpline.

Remember, Tommy’s midwives are ready to answer your questions – no matter how trivial you think they might be – see our Ask our midwives section for more information.

Click on any topic below to find a range of questions and answers on that subject.

Questions about conception

Find the answers to our most commonly asked questions about conception, including subjects such as how to prime your body for pregnancy, the effects of smoking and much more.

-     Getting pregnant
-     Dads-to-be
-     Your diet
-     Smoking
-     Genetic counselling
-     Finding out you are pregnant

Questions about pregnancy

Got a million and one questions relating to your pregnancy?  Well you are not alone!  On this page we cover a wide array of frequently asked pregnancy questions, including how to manage morning sickness, which types of exercise are best and the emotional rollercoaster associated with pregnancy hormones.

-      Antenatal care
-      Morning sickness
-      Miscarriage
-      Your emotions
-      Your diet and weight concerns
-      Exercise 
-      Smoking
-      Drugs
-      Dads-to-be
-      Birth and pain relief
-      General

Questions about work and pregnancy

If, like many pregnant women, you are continuing to work during your pregnancy, the questions and answers provided on this page give you a rundown of your rights in the workplace.

-      The workplace