Ask a midwife
This section gives you the answers to some of the questions most frequently asked during pregnancy. Compiled by Tommy’s midwifery team and you.
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Read more about 'Can the flu jab cause miscarriage?'
Can the flu jab cause miscarriage?
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Read more about 'How does a second pregnancy differ from the first?'
How does a second pregnancy differ from the first?
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Read more about 'How can I get more sleep in pregnancy?'
How can I get more sleep in pregnancy?
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Read more about 'Will a past abortion affect my pregnancy?'
Will a past abortion affect my pregnancy?
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Read more about 'How will I get time off work for all the appointments?'
How will I get time off work for all the appointments?
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Read more about 'What can I do about stretch marks?'
What can I do about stretch marks?
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Read more about 'Will I have an internal exam during appointments?'
Will I have an internal exam during appointments?
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Read more about 'Is 12 weeks too late to take folic acid?'
Is 12 weeks too late to take folic acid?
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Read more about 'Are home births safe?'
Are home births safe?
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Read more about 'Is the whooping cough vaccine safe?'
Is the whooping cough vaccine safe?
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Read more about 'Can I fly in pregnancy?'
Can I fly in pregnancy?
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Read more about 'Can I dye my hair when pregnant?'
Can I dye my hair when pregnant?
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Read more about 'Can I trust pregnancy apps?'
Can I trust pregnancy apps?
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Read more about 'What does a midwife do?'
What does a midwife do?
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Read more about 'Am I having twins?'
Am I having twins?
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Read more about 'Why do I feel cold in pregnancy?'
Why do I feel cold in pregnancy?
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Read more about 'Feeling low after childbirth (what are the baby blues?)'
Feeling low after childbirth (what are the baby blues?)
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Read more about 'Air pollution and pregnancy '
Air pollution and pregnancy
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Read more about 'Are chemicals harmful to my baby?'
Are chemicals harmful to my baby?
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Read more about 'What happens if I’m pregnant over the age of 40?'
What happens if I’m pregnant over the age of 40?
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Read more about 'Am I having a big baby?'
Am I having a big baby?
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Read more about 'Can I still have screening tests after 12 weeks?'
Can I still have screening tests after 12 weeks?
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Read more about 'Who can come to my antenatal appointments?'
Who can come to my antenatal appointments?
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Read more about 'What can I do about restless legs syndrome during pregnancy?'
What can I do about restless legs syndrome during pregnancy?
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Read more about 'Is it safe to have sex in pregnancy?'
Is it safe to have sex in pregnancy?
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Your Healthy Pregnancy Tool
This tool is designed to help you find personalised tips and ideas to improve your health and wellbeing during pregnancy.