preparing for my baby

Continuing with your pregnancy
The remaining sections of this website cover the help and services that you can receive if you decide to carry on with your pregnancy.

It is important that you are referred to a midwife as early in your pregnancy as possible. This will ensure that any problems are picked up early and treated. In some cases this can prevent the development of a whole range of problems later on for both you (such as diabetes and high blood pressure associated with pregnancy, and postnatal depression) and your baby, such as asthma and breathing problems, premature birth, feeding problems, sleeping problems and allergies.

During pregnancy, you may be entitled to certain benefits including income support, free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. For more information, contact your local benefits agency or speak to a Connexions PA on 020 8514 5441.