Ready, Steady, Baby! Everything you need to know about pregnancy. From taking care of yourself and your unborn baby, preparing for the birth and the birth itself.
Pregnancy advice and resources in Devon
NHS Your antenatal care
Sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care. You’ll be offered appointments with a midwife, or sometimes a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and birth (an obstetrician).
NHS Your Red Book
All pregnant women will receive a personal child health record (PCHR), also known as the ‘red book’.
The Solihull Approach
A series of courses offers Antenatal courses to help you through your pregnancy journey. Find the ‘Apply access code’ box and use the access code: TAMAR
Screening tests for you and your baby
You’ll be offered some screening tests during pregnancy to try to find any health conditions that could affect you or your baby.
Midwife led pregnancy information covering everything from conception to birth.
Find out how to get ready for the birth including making a birth plan
National Childbirth Trust
Lots of information and advice to help you feel confident and reassured over the next nine months.
Health for under 5’s
Getting ready for your baby’s arrival, an NHS resource.
What’s it like for dads during labour?
Your partner may be carrying the baby, but your role is crucial. Advice for partners and dads-to-be.
Baby Buddy
A multi-award-winning parenting and pregnancy app giving access to self-care tools based on the latest research and evidence and providing trusted information.
Dad’s house
Aims to support dads to ensure that children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.
Citizens Advice
Free online independent advice and local advice centres near you.