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Guide to a healthy pregnancy

Having a healthy pregnancy

A healthy pregnancy involves following a healthy diet, regular exercise, knowing what to avoid and making sure your vaccinations are up to date.

Healthy diet during pregnancy

A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle when you're planning a pregnancy or pregnant. Learn about a healthy diet during pregnancy.

Alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding

It's safest not to drink alcohol when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Find out why it is best to avoid alcohol as soon as you start trying.

Appetite changes and food aversions during pregnancy

It's common to experience food cravings or a food aversion during pregnancy. Find out how to ensure you continue to eat healthily if this affects you.

Caffeine during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Some foods, drinks and medicines contain caffeine. Read about safe use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, risks, and alternatives.

Exercising during pregnancy

Physical activity while pregnant can help prepare your body for childbirth. Learn more about what exercises you can do, and what activities to avoid.

Feelings, relationships and pregnancy

As well as physical, financial and social changes, you can also experience unexpected emotional changes during and after pregnancy and birth.

Foods to avoid when pregnant

Learn about which foods you should avoid when you're pregnant. Find out more about foods that you should limit or take extra care with at this time.

Guide to food and drink during pregnancy

This infographic is a handy guide to find out what is safe to eat during your pregnancy and the foods and drinks you should avoid.

Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Find out how smoking and vaping can affect your fertility and pregnancy. Quitting will give your baby the best start in life.

Medicines during pregnancy

Learn more about which medicines are safe to take during pregnancy, including over-the-counter medicine, herbal supplements and vitamins.

Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises strengthen muscles that support the bladder, bowel and uterus, which are strained during pregnancy and childbirth.

Playing sport during pregnancy

Playing sport during pregnancy can have many benefits. Find out about which sports you should choose from and how to participate safely.

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï checkups, screenings and scans

Knowing what check-ups, screenings and scans to have and when to have them during your pregnancy is important information for every pregnant woman.

Things to avoid during pregnancy

From alcohol to house paints, there are a few things you should avoid during pregnancy. Find out more about what you should avoid during pregnancy.

Vitamins and supplements during pregnancy

Folic acid, iodine and vitamin D supplements are recommended during pregnancy. But a healthy diet will provide all the other nutrients that you need.

Yoga and Pilates during pregnancy

Yoga and Pilates during pregnancy can be beneficial, but you should be careful to avoid some positions. Find out how yoga and Pilates can help you.

Weight gain in pregnancy

As your baby grows, you will gain weight. How much you gain depends on your weight before pregnancy. Learn more about healthy weight gain in pregnancy...

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