BBC - Parenting - Having a baby

An introduction to pregnancy Pregnancy is an exciting and sometimes unpredictable time. Find out what to expect - from physical changes to antenatal care and your rights at work - and how to prepare for labour.

In this section
Signs of pregnancy Think you might be pregnant? Look for these symptoms Pregnancy sickness Advice on coping with morning sickness Emotional health What to do if you experience anxiety or antenatal depression Miscarriage One in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage Diet and health How to eat healthily and enjoy your pregnancy Scans and tests Medical checks on your growing baby's progress	Antenatal care What to expect during your antenatal appointments Antenatal classes How antenatal classes help prepare you for birth and beyond Coping with advice Dealing with well-meaning, but sometimes annoying, advice Skin and hair How your skin and hair can change during pregnancy Sleep How to cope with sleeplessness during pregnancy Exercise and fitness Advice on keeping fit safely during pregnancy	Twins pregnancy How pregnancy will differ if you're expecting more than one baby Pregnancy at work Your rights to leave and maternity allowance Get ready for baby The basics you'll need for your newborn What to take to hospital Things you'll need if you're having your baby in hospital Start of labour What to expect when labour starts Stillbirth Warning signs and risk factors, plus advice and help coping

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An introduction to pregnancy