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Pregnancy to birth advice

Ready, Steady, Baby! Everything you need to know about pregnancy. From taking care of yourself and your unborn baby, preparing for the birth and the birth itself.

Pregnancy advice and resources in Devon

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Parent talk

Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust

Parent Talk - becoming a parent

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NHS Your antenatal care

Sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care. You'll be offered appointments with a midwife, or sometimes a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and birth (an obstetrician).

NHS Your antenatal care

NHS Red Book

NHS Your Red Book

All pregnant women will receive a personal child health record (PCHR), also known as the ‘red book’.

NHS Your baby's health and development reviews

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The Solihull Approach

A series of courses offers Antenatal courses to help you through your pregnancy journey. Find the 'Apply access code' box and use the access code: TAMAR

inourplace.co.uk

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Screening tests for you and your baby

You'll be offered some screening tests during pregnancy to try to find any health conditions that could affect you or your baby.

NHS Screening tests in pregnancy

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Midwife led pregnancy information covering everything from conception to birth.

tommys.org/pregnancy-information

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Find out how to get ready for the birth including making a birth plan

NHS Preparing for the birth

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National Childbirth Trust

Lots of information and advice to help you feel confident and reassured over the next nine months.

nct.org.uk/pregnancy

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Health for under 5's

Getting ready for your baby’s arrival, an NHS resource.

healthforunder5s.co.uk/pregnancy

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What’s it like for dads during labour?

Your partner may be carrying the baby, but your role is crucial. Advice for partners and dads-to-be.

National Childbirth Trust advice for dads during labour

Baby Buddy

Baby Buddy

A multi-award-winning parenting and pregnancy app giving access to self-care tools based on the latest research and evidence and providing trusted information

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Dad's house

Aims to support dads to ensure that children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.

dadshouse.org.uk

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Citizens Advice

Free online independent advice and local advice centres near you.

citizensadvice.org.uk

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Get in touch

Hear about our help for parents and carers

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Open 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday

Call our Advice Line on 0800 538 5458