Pregnancy
This is a list of websites that mothers to be and expectant parents may find useful before their baby is born.
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All you need to know about pregnancyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23078/All-you-need-to-know-about-pregnancy
This guide from the NHS includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
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Depression in pregnancyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23080/Depression-in-pregnancy
Advice from the NHS on how to identify symptoms, manage and treat antenatal depression.
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Domestic abuse during pregnancyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23082/Domestic-abuse-during-pregnancy
How to get help if you are a victim of domestic abuse or domestic violence during pregnancy.
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Maternity serviceshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23083/Maternity-services
You have a choice which maternity services you use to have your baby. Search for maternity services in your local area.
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Pregnancy in school aged studentshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23086/Pregnancy-in-school-aged-students
Guidance from Gateshead Council for pregnant students and school aged parents.
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Preparing for the birthhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23084/Preparing-for-the-birth
Find out how to get ready for the birth including making a birth plan, where to give birth and antenatal classes.
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Staying healthy in pregnancyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23079/Staying-healthy-in-pregnancy
NHS Start for Life has a week-by-week pregnancy guide, advice on vitamins, and how you and your baby can stay healthy physically and mentally during pregnancy.
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Vaccinations in pregnancyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23081/Vaccinations-in-pregnancy
Details of vaccinations that are recommended during pregnancy to protect you and you baby's health.
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Work and pregnancyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23085/Work-and-pregnancy
If you're working while you're pregnant, find out your rights at work to antenatal care, maternity pay and leave and benefits that you could be entitled to.