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Healthy tips and advice for pregnant women, new mums, dads-to-be, friends & family

Healthy mums-to-be

Having a healthy pregnancy is great for your baby and good for you too!

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Give your baby a better start in life

Getting babies healthy and active from birth gets them off to the best start

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Looking forward to fatherhood?

If you're a dad-to-be, there are some easy ways to help your partner to have a healthier pregnancy

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Family and friends

Helping your relative or friend have a healthy pregnancy can also be good for you

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Healthcare and child care professionals

Free downloadable resources to help you deliver healthy lifestyle messages

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Whether you’re pregnant or a new parent, you’ll know it can be an overwhelming time with lots of information to take in. Start4Life has loads of tips and advice for a healthy pregnancy, and for feeding and getting your new baby active.

We've also got ideas for your partner, friends and family to support you in the healthy choices that you make. So why not show this site to them as well?

By taking some small, simple steps you really can make sure your baby gets a great start for a healthier life!

News - vaccinations for pregnant women

Flu vaccinations

Getting vaccinated against flu is the best way to protect yourself and your baby from the virus, and make sure you stay flu safe all winter. If you’re pregnant the flu jab is quick, safe and completely free – just ask your midwife or GP and make an appointment. You can have the jab at any stage of pregnancy, and it can also protect your baby for the first few months after birth. Read more about the flu vaccination on NHS Choices

Whooping cough vaccinations

If you're 28-38 weeks pregnant, you should also talk to your GP or midwife about getting vaccinated against whooping cough. This is a new recommendation as there's been a sharp rise in the number of whooping cough cases in the UK. Read more about the whooping cough vaccination on NHS Choices

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