Pregnancy Guide Book
Having a baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen to you. But you might be feeling nervous as well. If it’s your first baby, it’s hard to know what to expect. Your mum, colleagues, friends and relations might all be giving you advice. And then there is all the information on the internet as well as in magazines and books. At times it can feel overwhelming and it’s hard to know who is right when people say different things. Your pregnancy at a glance Before you get pregnant • Think about the lifestyle factors that might affect your ability to get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy (see Chapter 5). This applies to men too. You are more likely to get pregnant if you are both in good health. - If you smoke, get advice about stopping. You are up to four times more likely to stop smoking successfully with support. Visit www.stopsmokingni.info further information on the 650+ specia...