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First trimester: weeks 1 to 12
You're pregnant: congratulations! The first weeks of your pregnancy are a vital time as your body gets busy building a baby. How exciting!
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5 things to do when you find out you're pregnant
Just found out you're pregnant? Here are 5 things every mum-to-be should have on her to-do list for a safe and healthy pregnancy.
More on the early days of pregnancy
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Dos and don'ts for a safer pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy! This page covers the evidence-based recommendations from midwives of things to do and not do in pregnancy
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Check how healthy you are
Find out how healthy you are with our simple calculator tools and see what changes you can make to help you have a healthier pregnancy.
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First trimester worries
Smoking, drinking, folic acid and miscarriage. Get answers to some of the common worries in the first trimester of pregnancy
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First trimester trials
Nausea, extreme tiredness, sore breasts, cramps... the first trimester is not always easy. Here’s some advice to get you through the first 12 weeks.
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10 pregnancy myths
You don’t need to kick your caffeine habit completely. Flying is fine. And sex actually gets better (for some). The truth behind 10 of the most misunderstood pregnancy myths.
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10 common pregnancy complaints
You may have heard about morning sickness and extreme tiredness, but what about these other common but less talked about pregnancy symptoms.
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The booking appointment
Your first antenatal appointment with a midwife is called a 'booking' visit and will take longer than later visits.
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Morning sickness - information and support
It's very common to feel sick during the first few months of pregnancy, and sometimes for a bit longer.
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When should I start taking folic acid?
Folic acid is a vitamin (B9) which is important in the early weeks of pregnancy because it helps close the neural tube.
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First trimester: weeks 1 to 12
You're pregnant: congratulations! The first weeks of your pregnancy are a vital time as your body gets busy building a baby. How exciting!
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5 things to do when you find out you're pregnant
Just found out you're pregnant? Here are 5 things every mum-to-be should have on her to-do list for a safe and healthy pregnancy.
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How common is miscarriage?
Miscarriage is fairly common during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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Telling people you’re pregnant
You might be felling excited and want to tell everyone straightaway about your news. Or you might feel happier waiting to tell people after you’ve seen your baby on the first scan. It’s totally up to you and what you are comfortable with.
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Early signs of pregnancy
How do you know if you're pregnant? The most common first sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Find out what else to look for
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ℹLast reviewed on April 10th, 2018. Next review date April 10th, 2021.
