Pregnant Women Natural Birth At Hospital Health Care

When you have found out that you are pregnant, there are a lot of things you need to know. Sometimes just knowing where to start and which information you can trust can be a challenge. On the following pages you will find out information of the various tests and scans you will need, what is safe for both you and your baby and what are the best lifestyle changes you might need to make to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. We also have information on how your baby will develop and grow over the next nine months and also some of the common issues that most women encounter during their pregnancy.

Planning for pregnancy
There are a number of things you can do to prepare yourself for pregnancy and also increase your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. Things like eating healthy, keeping up your fitness, taking folate, quitting smoking and alcohol will all be beneficial to you and your baby. It is also very important that your vaccinations are up to date as you can’t be vaccinated once you have fallen pregnant.

Pregnancy options
Falling pregnant isn’t always an easy thing. Some women find that after months of trying they are having no luck in conceiving and may have a medical condition that may prevent a successful pregnancy. There are options available to you if you find yourself in one of these situations. Alternatives you can explore include in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and other fertility treatments and also adoption and foster care.

Having a healthy pregnancy
What you put in your body before falling pregnant, during your pregnancy and after the birth can effect your baby. Things like eating the right foods, knowing what food and drink to avoid, which vitamins are safe and also quitting smoking and alcohol are all important things you can do to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy.

Keeping fit during pregnancy
During pregnancy your body goes through many changes to accommodate for the baby growing inside you. It is important to maintain your fitness and also to be aware of what you can and can’t do. Regular exercise not only has health benefits during your pregnancy but it also helps to prepare the body for childbirth.

Pregnancy checkups, screenings and scans
Knowing what check-ups, screenings and scans to have and when to have them during your pregnancy is important information for every pregnant woman. On these pages you will find details on what is involved in your antenatal care, from ultrasounds and other standard tests to what’s involved in screening for Down syndrome and neural tube defects including spina bifida.

You and your baby's wellbeing
Looking after yourself during your pregnancy, both physically and mentally, is very important. Emotionally, you will be going through a lot of changes as your pregnancy progresses. You may also have a lot of questions on what is safe during your pregnancy, like is it safe to travel, can you have sex during pregnancy and a number of other activities that you may need to be aware of.


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