Pregnancy and Baby information

The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment.   

Before you are pregnant

• All about conception and getting pregnant

• Thinking about the next baby?

Your pregnancy and labour

• 37-40 weeks pregnantHow the baby develops
• 0-8 weeks pregnant
• 9-12 weeks pregnant
• 13-16 weeks pregnant
• 17-20 weeks pregnant
• 21-24 weeks pregnant
• 25-28 weeks pregnant
• 29-32 weeks pregnant
• 33-36 weeks pregnant

• 40+ weeks pregnant
• Your health in pregnancy
• Common health problems
• Antenatal care and classes
• Choosing where to have your baby
• Labour and birth
• When pregnancy goes wrong

You and your baby

• What you will need for your baby?
• Your life after the birth
• The first days with your baby

• The first weeks with your baby
• Feeding your baby

General pregnancy topics

• Feelings and relationships
• Information for dads
• Maternity leave and employment rights

• Rights and benefits
• Make some decisions
• If you have a long-term condition (such as diabetes or high blood pressure)

Help for Families

Family-Hubs support families from pregnancy right up until your child turns 19, or 25 if they have special educational needs and disabilities. The Family-Hubs team includes people from the council, NHS, community organisations and more. They can support you with everything to do with family life, they're here to make a positive difference for all families. For more information please view the poster or leaflet, ring 03000 261111 or visit  https://www.durham.gov.uk/helpforfamilies. There are 15 hubs across our county, for available locations click HERE

Babies & pre-school Children Drop-in Physio Clinics

If you have concerns regarding delay with milestones (e.g. sitting/crawling), head turning/head shape, walking or concerns with regular tripping/falling, please see details of Childrens Physiotherapy Drop-in Clinics at Hartlepool. Rossmere Way or Hindpool Close. For further information contact Rebecca Chawla Paediatric  Physiotherapist, University Hospital of Hartlepool. 01429 22471.

Direct Support for Young Dads and Dads-to-be

Are you a young dad or dad-to-be (aged under 26)? Feeling like the only young dad in the world? For support please visit www.neydl.uk/.  Contact Doug Laidlaw by telephone or text 07990164449 or email info@neydl.uk