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August 7, 2023

Recreational drug use

Using illegal or street drugs during pregnancy, including cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin, can have a potentially serious effect on your unborn baby.

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August 7, 2023

Stages of Labour

At the start of labour, your cervix starts to soften so it can open. This is called the latent phase and you may feel irregular ...

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August 7, 2023

Contraception – advice after you have had your baby

Contraception after birth should be discussed during your pregnancy and again soon after giving birth. If you do not wish to become pregnant again, contraception ...

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August 7, 2023

Bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy

This information is for you if you want to know more about bleeding and/or pain in the first 3 months of pregnancy. It may be ...

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August 7, 2023

Preparing for birth

Find out how to get ready for the birth including making a birth plan.

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Second Trimester

Continuing to build the most amazing human body Movement is your growing baby’s primary activity. They can bend, flex, twist, stretch and kick, as well ...

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August 7, 2023

Sexual health

Information and advice on sexual health and pregnancy

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August 7, 2023

Choosing to have a caesarean section

Considering a caesarean birth patient information leaflet

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August 7, 2023

Register a birth

Make an appointment to register your baby’s birth. You can also find details of who can register the birth and what happens at the appointment.

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August 7, 2023

Preparing for birth

Whatever you want to know about being pregnant, from early pregnancy signs to which prenatal vitamins you should take, you should find it here. There’s ...

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