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Pregnancy

From finding out your due date, early pregnancy signs and symptoms, to getting ready for labour and birth – this is your complete pregnancy guide.

Get tips on coping with morning sickness, choosing where to give birth, what to buy for your newborn and plenty more.

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Week-by-week guide to pregnancy

Packed with useful information – from how your baby is developing, to tips and advice on getting ready to give birth – this is your complete guide to your pregnancy.

In this section

Preparing for labour and birth

Have a look at our guide on where to give birth, what to include in your birth plan, what to pack in your hospital bag, and lots more.

Healthy eating in pregnancy

Read about why eating a healthy, nutritious diet is important if you're pregnant, or planning a pregnancy.

Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy

Find out what vitamins and supplements you need when you're pregnant and why – plus where to get them and what to avoid.

Smoking and alcohol during pregnancy

If you are pregnant, or planning to be, now is the time to stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Find out why and where you can get support to give up.

Exercising in pregnancy

Gentle exercise is good (and safe!) for you and your baby. Find out what and how much you can safely do, as well as what to avoid.

Mental health and pregnancy

Your mental health is as important as your physical health – but it's easy to overlook when there is so much going on. Read about how to look after yourself.

Advice for partners

Have a look at our tips on how you can support your partner during pregnancy.

Morning sickness

Morning sickness can affect you at any time of the day or night, or you may feel sick all day long. Read our tips on coping with morning sickness.

Using hair dye in pregnancy: is it safe?

Most research, although limited, shows it's safe to colour your hair while pregnant. Find out how to dye your hair safely during pregnancy.

Your pregnancy due date

Pregnancy normally lasts from 37 weeks to 42 weeks from the first day of your last period.

If you want to work out when your baby's due, use the NHS's pregnancy due date calculator - just enter the first day of your last period. If you don't know it or are unsure, speak to a midwife or GP.

Visit the Best Start in Life parent hub

The new Best Start in Life parent hub brings together information and support for every stage of your child's early years and beyond.

It's where you can:

  • find out about government childcare support schemes
  • use the childcare support eligibility checker
  • get details on breakfast clubs and wraparound childcare
  • learn the key skills your little one needs to start reception
Visit the Best Start in Life parent hub