Health in pregnancy and the early years

If you're expecting a baby, the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS website is a great place to start.

You'll find information on:

• Your birth choices
• Where to go if you need help or advice
• Your pregnancy and antenatal care
• Your screening choices

The NHS also have:

• A pregnancy guide: Everything you need to know about finding out about your pregnancy, care during pregnancy, staying well, labour and birth.
• Pregnancy FAQs: Common health questions
• Information on staying healthy during pregnancy: The essential guide to having a happy, healthy baby. Including what vitamins you should take, healthy eating and exercise.

Bucks Joyful Mamas provides health information and personalised support for women before, during and after pregnancy. The service helps women connect with complementary local support. It aims to empower individuals from all communities to make informed choices about their wellbeing.

Designed in partnership with the community, Bucks Joyful Mamas is shaped by real experiences to ensure the support offered is relevant, inclusive and responsive to local needs.

The Best Start in Life website offers tips on coping with morning sickness, selecting a birth location, purchasing essentials for your newborn, and more.