Pregnancy – articles and advice
Atención prenatal
Articles and features on pregnancy, prenatal care and preparing for birth. For trusted details, see our Patient Information Leaflets on pregnancy.
Atención prenatal
Antenatal care monitors your and your baby’s health during pregnancy. Learn what to expect at appointments and why regular check-ups are essential.
Dieta y estilo de vida durante el embarazo
What you eat and how you live affects your growing baby. Discover safe foods, exercise tips, and what to avoid during pregnancy.
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- ¿Cómo afecta el embarazo a su trabajo?
- Poder postparto: hacer ejercicio después del embarazo
- ¿Qué vitaminas para el embarazo necesito realmente?
- How much pregnancy weight gain is normal?
- Our top tips for coping with hot weather and pregnancy
- How to travel safely during pregnancy
- Build a maternity capsule wardrobe on a budget
- Qué pueden significar tus antojos durante el embarazo
- Fertility diet: what to eat when you're trying to get pregnant
- ¿Por qué el embarazo puede provocar pesadillas y sueños intensos?
- ¿Hay que tomar probióticos durante el embarazo?
- Can Pilates help strengthen your pelvic floor during pregnancy?
- What to do if you miss alcohol during pregnancy
- Alimentos y bebidas que debe evitar en vacaciones si está embarazada
- How to be vegan when you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Cómo mantener su rutina de ejercicios con seguridad durante el embarazo
- What do you learn in antenatal classes and what are the benefits?
- How to deal with negative body image in pregnancy
- Can you drink coffee when you are pregnant?
- How to snack healthily when you're pregnant
Fertilidad
¿Quiere tener un hijo? Infórmese sobre los factores que afectan a la fertilidad de hombres y mujeres, y cuándo puede ser el momento de buscar ayuda.
- ¿Es frecuente la infertilidad masculina y cuáles son sus causas?
- How your lifestyle may be a cause of low sperm count
- Scientists develop sperm separation method for sex selection
- How an underactive thyroid affects fertility
- Do anabolic steroids cause infertility?
- Junk food diet linked to low sperm count
- Protecting your mental health during fertility treatment
- The truth about getting pregnant after 40
- The truth about egg freezing
- What not to say to someone experiencing infertility
- Does your ethnicity influence your fertility success?
- Why is egg freezing on the rise and is it safe?
General pregnancy information
Pregnancy brings big changes. Discover what happens trimester by trimester, what symptoms are normal, and when to call your midwife or doctor.
- Pregnancy insomnia: how to get better sleep while pregnant
- Video: Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy and other lifestyle questions?
- When should you announce a pregnancy?
- Which type of pregnancy pillow is best for you?
- ¿Qué ocurre después de enterarse de que está embarazada?
- ¿Cuál es la legislación británica sobre el aborto?
- ¿Cuáles son los distintos tipos de aborto?
- Qué hacer si necesita abortar
- Women denied abortion may experience long-term health problems
Infections in pregnancy
Some infections can affect pregnancy. Learn which ones to watch for, how to avoid them, and what to do if you’re concerned.
Labour and childbirth
Every birth is unique. Learn about the signs of labour, pain relief options, and what to expect during the delivery of your baby.
- Does mindfulness help during pregnancy and delivery?
- What it's like to give birth on Christmas Day
- Unassisted birth: is the free birthing trend dangerous?
- Black women more likely to experience stillbirth than white women
- How to help your C-section recovery
- How to feel more confident about childbirth
- Experts dispute new study linking C-section births to autism
- The best form of childbirth for you and your baby
- Cómo apoyar a la pareja durante el parto
- How to create a birth plan
- Los partos en casa son tan seguros como los hospitalarios en embarazos de bajo riesgo
- What you need to know about inducing labour
- C-section babies have different gut bacteria to those born vaginally
- Cómo afrontar el miedo al parto
Mental health in pregnancy
Anxiety or low mood during pregnancy is common. Learn how to recognise when you need extra support and what treatments are available to help.
- How stopping breastfeeding can impact your mental health
- How to plan for pregnancy when you have mental health problems
- Quiz: Do I have postnatal depression?
- Is 'baby brain' a real medical condition?
- How to access mental health support in pregnancy
- How to cope with anxiety during pregnancy
- What behaviour changes should you expect during pregnancy?
Newborn baby
Caring for a newborn can be overwhelming. Discover tips on feeding, sleeping, and common health checks in those precious first weeks.
- Presupuesto para su bebé
- Many 'healthy' baby food brands contain too much sugar
- Babies with tongue-ties most likely don't require surgery
- When to worry about your baby's development
- When should your baby's bedtime be?
- What are the benefits of baby probiotics?
- How to keep your baby safe and warm in winter
- When should you worry about a fussy eater?
- ¿Qué es la traba lingual en los bebés?
Alimentar al bebé
- Aftas durante la lactancia: qué hacer
- What to eat when breastfeeding
- How to deal with public breastfeeding stigma
- A guide to comfortable breastfeeding in public
- What are the benefits of baby-led weaning?
- How the pressure to breastfeed can impact mental health
- Is breastfeeding for me? The pros and cons of breastmilk and formula
- How to manage breastfeeding when you return to work
- Breastfeeding: What is colostrum and what are the benefits?
Complicaciones del embarazo
Not every pregnancy runs smoothly. Learn about common complications like gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia, and how doctors help keep you and your baby safe.
- ¿Es seguro tomar medicación para la epilepsia durante el embarazo?
- Diabetes gestacional: ¿cuál es el panorama?
- When you should and shouldn't worry during your pregnancy
- Cómo afrontar la caída del cabello después de tener un bebé
- ¿Cuáles son las causas de los mareos durante el embarazo?
- Cómo afrontar el dolor inguinal y pélvico en el embarazo
- What is pre-eclampsia and how can it affect pregnant women?
Bleeding in pregnancy
- Cuándo investigar un aborto espontáneo
- Aborto espontáneo: por qué es importante romper el tabú
- Vídeo: ¿Puede el estrés provocar un aborto?
- What is the difference between implantation bleeding and a period?
- How to cope with repeated pregnancy loss
- ¿Cómo afecta el aborto espontáneo a la pareja?
- How to support a friend after a miscarriage or stillbirth
Pregnancy planning
Thinking of starting a family? Learn about steps you can take before conception to improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy.