Paternity & Maternity

Planning your Pregnancy

If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. By following the steps on the NHS website.

Website: www.nhs.uk/pregnancy-and-baby

Vitamins in Pregnancy

All you need to know about vitamins during your pregnancy.

Website: www.healthystart.nhs.uk/vitamins

Maternity Action

Maternity Action provides information and advice to on employment and maternity rights both online and through an advice line.

Telephone: 0808 802 0029

Website: https://www.maternityaction.org.uk/

Email: info@maternityaction.org.uk

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: Google Play: Baby Buddy

Download from: iTunes: Baby Buddy

Pregnancy Tests and Testing

Pregnancy testing kits can be bought at pharmacies and supermarkets or can be done for free at a Sexual Health Clinic.

GP surgeries do not offer a pregnancy testing service.

Postnatal Care

You should have your postnatal check about 6 weeks after your baby’s birth to make sure you feel well and you are recovering properly. For more information regarding Postnatal Care, please visit the NHS website.

Website: www.nhs.uk/postnatal-check

Further Infomation

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here:

Website: NHS – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide