Early pregnancy 0 - 12 weeks

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The early stages of pregnancy are such an exciting time and you’ll probably be bubbling over with questions about what happens next! If you want to keep it a secret between you and your partner until you're ready to tell family and friends, it’s important to find confidential advice you can trust. That’s why we’ve got lots of articles, videos and other resources on our website to help you have a healthy and happy pregnancy and baby. You’ll find nutritional expertise, practical advice and information about your baby’s development. If you’d like to talk, you can contact our team of midwives, healthcare professionals and experienced mums.

Katie, midwife and mum


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Conception

Spotting the early signs of pregnancy

Nutrition & health

Exercise during pregnancy

Smoking during pregnancy

Alcohol and pregnancy

Eating well in pregnancy

Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy

Should I be eating for two?

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

Common health worries

Stomach pains in pregnancy

Morning sickness

Miscarriage

Pregnancy tiredness and fatigue

Sore breasts

Spotting, bleeding & discharge in pregnancy

Practical info & advice

When do I tell my boss I’m pregnant?

Scans during pregnancy

Tests during pregnancy

Meeting your midwife

Emotional wellbeing & relationships

I've just had my baby, now I’m pregnant again

I’m not enjoying being pregnant

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Forums & friends

Pregnancy forums - Diet and fitness

Pregnancy forums - Introduce yourself

Pregnancy forums - Morning sickness

Pregnancy forums - Pregnancy pains and problems

Pregnancy forums - Trying for a baby

Pregnancy forums - Weight gain

Pregnancy forums - Scans & tests

Pregnancy forums - General concerns

Pregnancy forums - Pregnancy fashion & beauty

Pregnancy forums - Changing moods

Pregnancy forums - Pregnancy blues

Pregnancy forums - Labour worries

Pregnancy forums - Home birth

Pregnancy forums - Caesarean sections

Pregnancy forums - Pain relief

Pregnancy forums - Relationships during pregnancy

Pregnancy forums - Working when pregnant

Pregnancy forums - Young or single mums-to-be

Pregnancy forums - Dads-to-be

Pregnancy forums - Travelling during pregnancy

Pregnancy forums - Baby equipment

Pregnancy forums - Baby names

Pregnancy forums - Feeding your new baby

Pregnancy forums - Miscarriage

Pregnancy forums - Other

My Cow & Gate friends

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