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  • Getting to know your newborn

    What to expect in the first few days after birth, including your baby's appearance, birthmarks, tests and fontanelles.

  • Early days

    What to expect in the first few weeks after your baby's birth, including checks, feeding and poo.

  • Prenatal and postnatal yoga video

    Whether you're currently pregnant or have recently given birth, look after your body with this prenatal and postnatal exercise home workout video from the NHS Fitness Studio.

  • Your antenatal care

    Find out how to start your antenatal care in pregnancy, and read about the tests, checks and health advice you can expect, including information about reduced foetal movement.

  • When pregnancy goes wrong

    Read about how a pregnancy can go wrong, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death. Find out where to get care and support.

  • What you can do to reduce the risk of stillbirth

    Find out how you can help reduce the risk of stillbirth, including stopping smoking, going to your antenatal appointments, and knowing when to get urgent help.

  • Pregnant with twins

    Find out what causes twins, how to find out if yours are identical, and where to go for support if you're having twins or more. Plus facts and myths about twins.

  • Planning another pregnancy

    Your guide to getting pregnant again, including taking folic acid, you and your partner being a healthy weight, and not smoking while you're trying to conceive.

  • Having a baby that might be born with a condition

    Find out what you can expect if you continue with your pregnancy after screening has found something.

  • Epilepsy and pregnancy

    Find out about epilepsy and pregnancy, including if anti-epileptic drugs can affect your baby's health and talking to your specialist about your medicines.