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What happens once you've found out you're pregnant - your first appointment
By Kyrsty Hazell on 25/02/2011 15:26:25
Here's what to expect from your first doctor's or midwife appointment
to visit your GP first. “You can book an appointment to see a midwife direct through your GP’s surgery, or in some areas, a birth centre or midwifery led unit.” Your GP will then send a referral form to the local maternity unit or the preferred unit
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Breath tests for all pregnant women, says NICE
By Kyrsty Hazell on 24/06/2010 18:19:48
Health experts suggest that all mums-to-be should have smoking breath tests at first antenatal appointment
All pregnant women should be given a smoking breath test by their midwife, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has proposed.By identifying mums-to-be who are still smoking, it’s hoped midwives will be able to help them quit. The tests will measure the...
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Women urged to see their GP as soon as they find out they’re pregnant
By Kyrsty Hazell on 30/03/2011 15:55:23
‘ASAP’ campaign launches to get mums-to-be in London visiting their GP in early pregnancy
guide to your first appointment.
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New Baby: Medical Care
By ThinkBaby on 14/07/2009 01:58:48
What care can you expect for your new baby in the first two weeks after birth?
To start with, read our really useful guide to The First 48 Hours as this will prepare you for what happens in those first two strange and exciting days after the birth.Rest assured that medical checks and care don't stop once you go home (if you
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Meet your pregnancy medical team
By Daniella Delaney on 22/02/2011 15:24:18
Find out what to expect from your midwife, GP, antenatal teacher, obstetrician and sonographer throughout your pregnancy
.You’ll also be given general health advice, as well as what care you can expect during your pregnancy. “This is when you’ll be registered for your first booking-in appointment with your midwife too,” adds Dr Michael.Appointment tip“If you’ve got any worries
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Mum-to-be pregnancy calendar
By Sophie Westnedge on 08/05/2012 16:55:36
The essential pregnancy milestones you need to know
your baby.Mum-to-be preganancy milestonesWeek 2-4: Am I Pregnant?Week 5: Doctor confirms you are pregnantWeek 8: First antenatal appointmentWeek 12: First scanWeek 17: Boy or girlWeek 20: Second scanWeeks 21 and 22: First Kicks and baby talkWeek 25
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Baby's First Year calendar
By Sarah Lawson on 24/01/2007 02:49:11
Designed like a calendar, this first year reminder chart sits on your kitchen wall and helps you makr the milestones from birth to your baby's first birthday.
.Indeed, it comes in handy, not only for noting what special events occurred on what days, but for keeping a reminder handy of important appointments: registering the birth, possibly the Christening, and even those horrible old vaccinations…The Baby's First Year
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Pregnancy lifestyle changes
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/10/2009 00:02:08
It's not just about a growing bump and medical appointments – having a baby is going to change the way you live for nine months at least!
're pregnant there'll be appointments with your antenatal care team of midwives, doctors and specialists. If you're not the sort of person who usually keeps a diary, start now. You can make a virtue of it, by buying yourself the most gorgeous notebook you can
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Essential products to keep your pregnancy a secret
By Kyrsty Hazell on 17/11/2010 17:56:05
If you're in your first trimester and are waiting for the 12-week mark before announcing the baby news, check out these vital companions
Products to keep your pregnancy concealedSo you've found out that you're pregnant and you're ecstatic but there's one problem - you don't want anyone to know yet. Keeping your baby news a secret for the first 12 weeks isn't an easy feat, what
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Dads-to-be and pregnancy – how to involve your partner
By Kyrsty Hazell on 11/04/2011 13:48:09
How to help dads-to-be take an active role in your pregnancy
’t such an all-present physical link.So to help your partner feel more involved in your pregnancy, we’ve spoken to the experts to find out what helpful (and simple!) things you can both do.Go to antenatal appointments and classes together“Accompanying you
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