Pregnancy and baby

"Ready Steady Baby! 0 Home Ready Steady Baby! Ready Steady Baby! Your guide to pregnancy, labour and birth and early parenthood up to 8 weeks Pregnancy Health problems in pregnancy Including common ailments and conditions that occur before and during pregnancy Looking after yourself and your baby Including how to eat well, keep active and prevent illness in pregnancy Preparing for parenthood Including benefits, housing support and your rights at work during and after pregnancy Relationships and wellbeing in pregnancy Including looking after your mental wellbeing and bonding with baby during pregnancy Your antenatal care Including tests, scans and checks and who'll be looking after you and your baby Your babys development Including the first signs of pregnancy and how your baby develops week to week Labour and birth After the birth Including newborn tests and examination and help for babies born sick or premature Assisted birth Including assisted birth by forceps or ventouse delivery, or caesarean section Getting ready for the birth Including making a birth plan and deciding where to give birth Giving birth Including what happens during the birth at full term and if your labour's premature Labour Including signs that labour has started and options for pain relief during labour and birth Meeting your new baby Including having skin-to-skin contact with your baby and the first feeds Early parenthood Caring for your new baby Including how to bathe your baby, change their nappies and soothe them when they cry Getting to know your baby Including how to bond with your baby and talk, sing and read to them Going home Including keeping your baby safe at home and how to help them sleep safely If your baby's ill When to see your GP or pharmacist, or phone 999 if your baby's unwell Your babys development from 2 to 12 months Your baby will develop many new skills in its first year Your growing family Including how and when to introduce your baby to friends and family Your wellbeing after the birth Including looking after your mental health and helping your body recover after the birth Other languages and formats Easy Read Ready Steady Baby information in Easy Read Other languages Ready Steady Baby information in other languages NHS inform About NHS inform Editorial policy Contact us Webchat Give feedback about NHS inform Info for Me tool Terms and conditions Privacy and cookies policy Freedom of information (FOI) Accessibility Other languages and formats  2023 NHS 24  v1.1.1.17852"