Planning your pregnancy
This section is for women who are planning to have a baby in the near future. It gives guidelines for getting your body into a healthy condition which will increase the likelihood of you having a healthy pregnancy and producing a healthy baby. If you have an underlying medical condition e.g. diabetes see your GP to discuss the implications of your planning a pregnancy.
Getting the best start
When planning a pregnancy, there are many things to consider. Eating well, fruit platemaintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough important nutrients will benefit you and your baby. All of this should help you and your baby get the best start.
Lifestyle pages
These pages contain information to help you make informed lifestyle choices, both before, during and after your pregnancy.
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