Preparing for a baby
– get healthy!
Planning to have a baby is exciting, whether it’s your first pregnancy or you already have children. If you’re fit and well before pregnancy, your baby is more likely to be healthy. So, you need to think about your diet, exercise, and mental health.
Here are some of the things you can do to help get ready
- Get more active
- Eat a range of healthy foods
- Find what works for you for your mental wellbeing
- Take vitamin D and folic acid every day
- If you smoke, get NHS support to help you stop
- Reduce or cut out alcohol
- Learn about breastfeeding
- Make an appointment with a GP to discuss effects of pregnancy on any existing health condition you might have
Helpful videos
Services
NHS planning pregnancy webpage
You can visit the NHS planning your pregnancy web page for more information about preparing for pregnancy