Pregnancy to birth

Information to help you before, during and after your pregnancy. Advice about nutrition, health and dental care, and where to get professional help.

Your pregnancy

While you are pregnant, it's essential to take care of yourself. Talk to your health visitor if you have concerns or are worried about anything. They can offer advice and point you towards the support you need.

Preparing to have a baby can be a little overwhelming, but these pages bring together some of the resources available to you in Oxfordshire.

  • NHS pregnancy guide

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    The NHS pregnancy guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth. Visit the NHS pregnancy guide.

    Maternity notes at Oxford University Hospitals will be on an app called BadgerNotes - ouh.nhs). This app will replace the current maternity notes folder.

    You can view and update your own care record from your smartphone, tablet or computer. You will also be able to register that you are pregnant directly with us.

  • Start for Life pregnancy guide

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    Whatever you want to know about being pregnant, from early pregnancy signs to which prenatal vitamins you should take, you should find it here. We're here to give you the essential guide and lots of free tools for having a healthy, happy baby. Visit Start for life.

  • Health Visitors and Family Nurse Partnership

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    Health visitors and family nurses work with parents of new babies and children, offering support and evidence-based advice, from before the birth of the child right until the start of school. Learn more about Health Visitors and Family Nurse Partnership.

  • NCT pregnancy and baby guide

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    Sign up for our free, essential weekly email guide to pregnancy, your baby's development and life as a parent.

  • Nutrition during pregnancy

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    The British Nutrition Foundation provide information and advice for eating healthily throughout your pregnancy, they have tailored advice for teenagers, vegetarians and vegans and provide information regarding Ramadan and pregnancy. Visit the British Nutrition Foundation.

  • Moving from pregnancy to the first few weeks

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    On the Institute for Health Visiting website, you'll find tips to support the early days of having a baby, which include childhood immunisations, cradle cap, understanding your baby, safer sleep for your baby, oral thrush, your relationship as new parents, skin to skin contact with your baby, sex and intimacy.

Healthy body and mind during pregnancy

Being pregnant is a big life event, and it is natural to feel a lot of different emotions. But if you’re feeling sad and it’s starting to affect your life, there are things you can try that may help. Visit the NHS website.and make contact with your Health Visitor.

  • Antenatal depression and anxiety

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    If you're pregnant and feeling low but can't seem to shake it, you may be suffering from antenatal depression.Visit Mind - Maternal Health for how to identify symptoms, ways you can help yourself feel better and where to get help when you need it.

  • Fit and healthy mums

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    Fit and Healthy Mums offer community based sessions that are fun and friendly, where everyone is welcome. We firmly believe that every mum should have the opportunity to feel better about themselves, feel stronger and more confident.

Labour and birth

  • NCT labour and birth

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    Thinking about how what happens and where to give birth? The NCT is here to help you feel more confident. We've got information and tips on everything you need to know.

  • Caring for a newborn baby

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    How to look after a newborn baby in those first few days (0 to 12 weeks). Visit the NHS guide.

  • Baby Buddy

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    Baby Buddy provides trusted, evidence-based information and self-care tools, based on the latest research and is NHS-approved.