Pregnancy

Being pregnant feels different for everyone. Whether you are a first time parent or you've done it all before, it can feel overwhelming. There are people and places to help you on your pregnancy journey.

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Top tips for pregnancy

See your doctor or midwife. As soon as you find out you are pregnant, make an appointment to see your doctor.
Look after yourself and your baby. Follow the advice of your midwife and doctor to keep you and your baby healthy.
Think about your birth plan. Discussing a birth plan with your midwife gives you the chance to ask questions and find out more about what happens in labour.

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Time to reflect

When thinking about your pregnancy…

What are you already doing that you want to carry on doing?

What have you learned that you could try today?

What do you want to do next?

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Log into your free account (on the top right-hand side) to set a goal on something that is important to you and your family – then you can check in to show yourself how far you’ve come.