Preparing for Pregnancy

There is a clear link between a mother's health before pregnancy, the risks she is exposed to or exposes herself to, and her baby's health. For this reason, it is important to consider lifestyle changes when planning a pregnancy. We know that healthy women have fewer complications in pregnancy are more likely to have healthy babies who grow into healthy children. Partners also have a role to play by staying healthy.

How To Plan Pregnancy

#ReadyforPregnancy is here to support you if you are thinking about a pregnancy and looking for information about how to prepare and be in the best shape possible for your health and your baby's health.

If you're trying for a baby or are already pregnant, it's important to always:

• talk to your doctor immediately if you take regular medicine, ideally before you start trying for a baby or as soon as you find out you're pregnant
• check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before taking any prescribed medicines or medicines that you have bought
• make sure your doctor, dentist or another healthcare professional knows you're pregnant before they prescribe anything or give you treatment