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If you're planning a family

There's plenty of advice and useful information to consider before you start a family. This includes looking after your health, choosing your maternity care, how to conceive and what to watch out for during pregnancy.

See your doctor if you want to talk about any health issues like healthy eating, weight, smoking and drinking, medicines and dealing with emotions. Your GP will be able to confirm whether or not you are pregnant, give you advice and support and arrange your antenatal care. If you don't have a local GP, you should register with one as soon as you can:

Useful links

The following websites are good sources of information to help you find out more:

Alternatively, we also have information on adoption and fostering.

 

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Last Updated: 7/6/2010

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