The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment.   

Before you are pregnant

• Trying to get pregnant
• Thinking about the next baby?
• If you have existing health conditions

Your pregnancy and labour

• 1-12 weeks pregnant
• 13-27 weeks pregnant
• 28-40 weeks pregnant
  
  
• Keeping well in pregnancy
• Common health problems
• Antenatal care and classes
• Choosing where to have your baby
• Labour and birth
• When pregnancy goes wrong

You and your baby

• What you will need for your baby?
• Your body after the birth
• The first days with your baby
• Feeding your baby
• Weaning your baby

General pregnancy topics

• Feelings and relationships
• Information for your birthing partner
• Maternity leave and employment rights