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Everything you need to know about how to improve the health of your future pregnancy and baby.

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  • Tips for a healthy pre-pregnancy diet

    If you’re planning to get pregnant, eating a healthy, balanced diet will help you stay well throughout pregnancy and be good for your baby’s health.
    Tips for a healthy pre-pregnancy diet

  • Underweight and fertility when planning a pregnancy

    If you have a low BMI, there are things you can do to improve your chances of getting pregnant and reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
    Underweight and fertility when planning a pregnancy

  • Drugs, alcohol and trying to conceive

    You can improve your fertility and reduce the risk of pregnancy complications by quitting alcohol and recreational or illegal drugs.
    Drugs, alcohol and trying to conceive

  • The benefits of exercising/being active when trying to conceive

    Being active and spending less time sitting down (known as being sedentary) can help with getting pregnant, pregnancy and mental wellbeing.
    The benefits of exercising/being active when trying to conceive

  • Getting pregnant and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

    If you think you may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you (and any partners) should have a check-up before you start trying to get pregnant.
    Getting pregnant and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

  • Benefits of taking folic acid and vitamin D before pregnancy

    You are advised to take folic acid and vitamin D supplements (tablets) if you are trying to get pregnant. This can help prevent pregnancy complications.
    Benefits of taking folic acid and vitamin D before pregnancy

  • How smoking affects female and male fertility

    If you are a smoker and planning to have a baby, the best thing you can do is stop before trying to get pregnant. Read more about getting support to quit.
    How smoking affects female and male fertility

  • Caffeine and getting pregnant

    Consuming too much caffeine in pregnancy can cause serious complications. Try to limit your caffeine intake while you are trying to get pregnant.
    Caffeine and getting pregnant

  • Overweight and fertility when planning a pregnancy

    Being a healthy weight is helpful if you are planning a pregnancy. Having a healthy BMI helps with fertility, pregnancy and the future health of the child.
    Overweight and fertility when planning a pregnancy

  • Cervical screening when trying to conceive

    Cervical screening checks the health of your cervix (the opening to your womb from your vagina). It’s a good idea to do this before getting pregnant.
    Cervical screening when trying to conceive

  • Rubella vaccine (MMR) before pregnancy

    Rubella is rare but can be dangerous to an unborn baby if you catch it while you’re pregnant. You can prevent this by making sure you have the MMR vaccination.
    Rubella vaccine (MMR) before pregnancy

  • Conception and your baby's genes

    A baby's physical and mental make-up will partly be determined by genes from both their biological mother and father. Find out more.
    Conception and your baby's genes

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