Healthy pregnancy
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Healthy diet during pregnancy
A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
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Foods to avoid when pregnant
Important facts about which foods you should avoid, limit, or take extra care with when you're pregnant.
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Weight gain in pregnancy
As your baby grows, you will gain weight. How much you gain depends on your weight before pregnancy. Lean more about healthy weight gain in pregnancy.
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Exercising during pregnancy
Physical activity while pregnant can help prepare your body for childbirth. Learn more about what exercises you can do, and what activities to avoid.
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Things to avoid during pregnancy
From alcohol to house paints, there are a few things you should avoid during pregnancy. Find out more about what you should avoid during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy checkups, screenings and scans
Knowing what check-ups, screenings and scans to have and when to have them during your pregnancy is important information for every pregnant woman.
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Feelings, relationships and pregnancy
As well as physical, financial and social changes, you can also experience unexpected emotional changes during and after pregnancy and birth.