Staying healthy in Pregnancy

August 7, 2023

Alcohol and pregnancy

It’s recommended that if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant you should not drink alcohol. This will keep any risk to your baby to ...

December 2, 2024

Smoking in pregnancy and your unborn baby

Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life. It ...

August 7, 2023

Looking after your teeth in pregnancy

You’re entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you’re pregnant when you start your treatment and for 12 months after your baby is born. To ...

August 7, 2023

Medicines

Most medicines taken during pregnancy cross the placenta and reach the baby. Before taking any medicine when you’re pregnant, including painkillers, check with your pharmacist, ...

August 7, 2023

Travelling during your pregnancy

Air travel and pregnancy

August 7, 2023

Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy

You’ll get most of the vitamins and minerals you need by eating a healthy, varied diet. But when you’re pregnant you also need to take ...

August 7, 2023

Work and Pregnancy

If you’re working while you’re pregnant, find out your rights at work to antenatal care, maternity pay and leave and benefits that you could be ...

August 7, 2023

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth.

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.