Congratulations! Having a baby is an exciting time. There are quite a lot of things to think about leading to the birth of your new baby.
Every woman will have access to information to enable her to make decisions about her care.
Mother and baby will be able to access support that is centred on their individual needs and circumstances.
Welcome to the NHS Northamptonshire Maternity Services website which offers a wealth of up-to-date information to support local women, partners and their families through their pregnancy journey.
Every woman’s pregnancy journey is different. A typical pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks and is divided into stages known as trimesters.
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