It may seem hard to take in at first, and you might find the stories you hear from family, friends or the media rather overwhelming. Don't worry - we're here to help. There's lots of information on this website about you and your baby and what will happen in the coming months.
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Your pregnancy week-by-week
We've got all the information you need about your body, your emotions and your baby in our pregnancy calendar.
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I'm pregnant: what should I do?
Just found out you're pregnant? Congratulations! Find out what you should have on your to-do list.
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Pregnancy dos and don'ts
What to do and what not to do during pregnancy, all in one handy place with the evidence to back it up.
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Everything you need to know
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Find out your due date with our calculator
Just found out you're pregnant? Work out when your baby's due with our due date calculator.
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Your questions, answered by midwives
This section gives you the answers to some of the questions most frequently asked during pregnancy. Compiled by the Tommy's team of midwives and you.
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Pregnancy calendar - your week-by-week guide to the stages of pregnancy
We've got all the information you need about your body, your emotions and your baby, week-by-week of your pregnancy.
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Early pregnancy
Find out everything you need to know about the first few weeks of pregnancy. From supplements and diet to antenatal care, it's all covered here.
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Pregnancy news and blogs
Our midwives give their expert opinion on recent pregnancy stories that have been in the news.
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Antenatal care
Antenatal care or 'pregnancy care' is the healthcare and support you have while you’re pregnant. This is to make sure you and your unborn baby are as well as possible throughout your pregnancy.
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Nutrition in pregnancy
Now that you’re pregnant, it’s important to eat well. Good nutrition will keep you healthy and help your baby grow and develop.
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Weight management in pregnancy
Although you will be putting on weight in pregnancy as your baby grows, limiting the amount of extra weight gain in pregnancy will improve your health and your baby's, both now and in the future.
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Exercise and activity in pregnancy
People may tell you that pregnancy is a good time to put your feet up. If your pregnancy is uncomplicated it is actually much healthier for you and your baby to exercise while pregnant.
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Mental health before, during and after pregnancy
Although it’s normal to have periods of worry and stress when you’re pregnant, some women have feelings that don’t go away and this can be a sign of something more serious.
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Smoking and pregnancy
Smoking in pregnancy is harmful to your baby. Quitting is one of the best things you can do to protect your baby’s health through pregnancy and beyond.
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Drinking alcohol in pregnancy
You don't have to stop having fun now you're pregnant - but there are a few things you'll have to give up or cut to almost zero. Alcohol is one of these things, because it can damage your growing baby.
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Anterior placenta
An anterior placenta is when the placenta attaches to the front wall of the uterus. This is a normal place for the placenta to implant and develop, but there are a few things to be aware of if you have one.
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Keeping your baby safe in pregnancy
There are some things you can do to keep your baby safe in the third trimester of pregnancy.
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Drugs and medicines in pregnancy
To be on the safe side it's best to talk to a health professional before taking any new drugs or medicines during pregnancy in case they might have any effect on the growing baby.
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Pregnancy and work
Find out about how to work safely during your pregnancy, when you should let your boss know, and understand your rights at work when you’re pregnant.
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Sleep position in pregnancy Q&A
In the third trimester of pregnancy going to sleep on your side has been shown to help prevent stillbirth.
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Your pregnancy stories
Our Pregnancy Insider walks us through her experience with baby number one, while Baby Project 2.0 focusses on what it's like second time around.
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ℹLast reviewed on March 2nd, 2018. Next review date March 2nd, 2018.
