How can you improve your chances of getting pregnant? Follow these simple tips for how to get pregnant: Have sex regularly. The highest pregnancy rates occur in couples who have sex every day or every...
How and when to take a pregnancy test You can carry out pregnancy tests from the first day of a missed period. If you do not know when your next period is due, do the test at least 21 days after you l...
Who do I ask for breastfeeding support? There are many ways to access breastfeeding support in a way you find most convenient and comfortable: Community midwife Your community midwife will visit you t...
Why do I feel down after giving birth? The most common cause of low mood after giving birth is the ‘Baby Blues’. This can affect up to three quarters of new mothers. Following childbirth an individual...
What are 10 tips for a healthy pregnancy? Pregnancy can often seem like a rollercoaster physically and emotionally. However here are 10 tips for how to live well in pregnancy, and to keep healthy and ...
How to get mental healthcare before, during and after pregnancy Over the last few years mental health services for women who are pregnant or postnatal (post-birth) have increased significantly. Why is...
Do women have a hospital consultant when pregnant? Yes and no. [“thanks, thought you might say that” MyHSN Ed]. And it depends on which bit of the country you live in. In country areas it ...
What medicines are safe in pregnancy? Some medicines you take regularly can affect your unborn baby. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy you should make an appointment with your GP or midwife....
Can I get a day off work for pregnancy appointments? Yes. By law, you have the right to reasonable time off with full pay for ‘antenatal’ (pregnancy-related) appointments and care before y...
Postnatal (after childbirth) care for mothers Whether you have had a vaginal birth or a caesarean section, a planned birth or an emergency birth, or delivered at home or the hospital, you may have qu...
