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  • 12-week scan

    At 10 to 14 weeks of pregnancy, you should be offered a pregnancy dating scan. It will let you know a more reliable due date and check how your baby is developing.

  • Termination for fetal anomaly

    If tests show your baby has a serious condition, having a termination to end the pregnancy (an abortion) is an option. Read about how it's carried out and where to get support.

  • Feelings, relationships and pregnancy

    How to cope with changes in your relationships with your partner, family and friends when you're pregnant. Plus, coping with worries about the baby and where to go for help and support if you're pregnant and on your own.

  • Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy

    The whooping cough vaccination is recommended for all pregnant women, ideally at 20 weeks pregnant. Find out how this vaccine may help protect your baby's health.

  • Vegetarian or vegan and pregnant

    Find out how to keep you and your baby healthy while pregnant if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.

  • Vaccinations in pregnancy

    Find out about vaccines in pregnancy – recommended ones, travel ones, and those best to avoid until after you've had your baby.

  • Stop smoking in pregnancy

    Find out why you should stop smoking in pregnancy, and how smoking can harm your unborn baby. Plus where to go for support to help you quit.

  • Pregnancy and COVID-19

    If you're pregnant, read about how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  • Illegal drugs in pregnancy

    Taking illegal or street drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy when you're pregnant could harm your baby. Find out how to get support.

  • Drinking alcohol while pregnant

    The safest thing you can do if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby, is to avoid alcohol.