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  • Where to give birth: the options

    Find out about your options for where to give birth: at home, in hospital or at a midwife-led (midwifery) unit. Learn more about which pain relief methods will be available.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Treatment

    Unfortunately, the baby cannot be saved in an ectopic pregnancy. Treatment is usually needed to remove the pregnancy before it grows too large.

  • Newborn blood spot test

    Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 10 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.

  • Help and support for vaginal cancer

    Find out where to get help and support if you have vaginal cancer.

  • Recovery after an abortion

    Find out about recovering from an abortion, which can take a few weeks, including what to expect, looking after yourself and who to contact about aftercare.

  • Episiotomy and perineal tears

    Find out about an episiotomy (a cut between the vagina and anus), including why it might be done during childbirth, how long it takes to heal, and how to prevent a perineal tear.

  • Chorionic villus sampling

    Read about why chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered during pregnancy, how it's carried out, and what the benefits and risks are.

  • Being cared for in hospital

    In hospital, you will be cared for by the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who work on the ward where you are staying.

  • Premature labour and birth

    Find out about premature labour and birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), and what you might expect if it happens.

  • Exercise in pregnancy

    Find out about the benefits of exercise in pregnancy, including which kinds of exercise you can do, such as yoga and swimming, and which you should avoid.