Top tips…
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Start taking folic acid 💊
- Keep taking it while you are trying to get pregnant and until at least 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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Talk to your GP or specialist if you have any medical conditions. Don’t stop taking any medication until you have spoken to them.
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If you smoke / vape, get help to stop 🚭
- Get support to quit at NHS Stop Smoking services. People who get support are more likely to quit.
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Avoid alcohol once you stop contraception 🍷
- There is no ‘safe’ level of alcohol to drink when you are pregnant and you may get pregnant quicker than you think.
- Watch our top tips for drinking alcohol sensibly video.
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Aim for a healthy weight ⚖️
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Aim for a healthy weight and diet. Be active. Try to eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day.
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Take a daily vitamin D tablet 💊
- Everyone is recommended to take a 10mcg vitamin D tablet every day for healthy bones, teeth and muscles.
Diabetes and pregnancy:
If you are pregnant and you have diabetes, you should go on to have a healthy baby. But, there are some possible complications you should know about. For more information;
Had a positive pregnancy test? 
There is no need to visit your GP.
You can tell us you are pregnant using the online form (self-referral portal), if you are more than six weeks let us know and we can book you in for an ultrasound scan.
Useful information and resources
For expectant parents and families with babies and children up to the age of 5:
- Best Start in Life – Worcestershire
- Best Start in Life – Herefordshire
If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food, milk and vitamins:
Further resources:
