Pregnancy

Getting ready

Preparing yourself to start a family is a very busy time, there are lots of things to consider, including looking after your mental health. Here we bring you advice from choosing the right car seat through to making sure your mind and body are ready.

Safety in pregnancy
Baby brain
Antenatal contact

Screening tests for you and your baby

During pregnancy is a good time to start bonding with your unborn baby.

This bond is important for helping babies to grow into confident and happy children and adults. Watch the video below, from our baby brain series below, to find out more about how to bond with your unborn baby.

Watch the other videos in our baby brain series:

Baby brain development: an introduction
Recognising your baby's needs
Helping your toddler's brain to develop.

Or visit our YouTube page to watch them all: DCHS Children's Services - YouTube

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Getting ready

Getting ready list

Safety in pregnancy

Baby brain

Antenatal contact

Screening tests for you and your baby

During pregnancy is a good time to start bonding with your unborn baby.

This bond is important for helping babies to grow into confident and happy children and adults. Watch the video below, from our baby brain series below, to find out more about how to bond with your unborn baby.