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Contraception and sexual health

Find lots of information about the different contraceptive options available to you, advice about your sexual health and resources for finding further support.
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Types of birth

There are a few different options when it comes to giving birth. In some cases, you might be able to choose how you give birth to your baby as part of your birth plan.
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Stopping smoking while pregnant

Discover some of the reasons why it's so important to stop smoking while you are pregnant, and where you can get support to make this happen.
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Recognising labour and giving birth

Giving birth to your baby is an emotional and life changing event! Learn more about the signs and stages of labour here.
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The sunshine vitamin

Discover more about the role of Vitamin D, including why it's needed, advice for adults and children and how to know if you're not getting enough.
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Let's move more

It's important that we all try to stay active everyday, with obesity and the associated health risks rising in both adults and children.
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Supporting you through pregnancy

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The role of the health visitor

Find out more of the role a health visitor plays from pregnancy right through until your child is ready to start school.
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Your health during pregnancy

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Symptoms of perinatal mental illness

Find out more about the symptoms to look out for in new parents which might suggest they are suffering from a perinatal mental illness.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and bronchiolitis in infants

Learn more about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children aged under 2 years.
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Safer sleeping

In this article we look at the key messages for safer sleep and reducing the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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Page last reviewed: 31-01-2025

Next review due: 31-01-2028