As soon as your pregnancy reaches 10 weeks you will be assigned a midwife or a small team of midwives to support you during your pregnancy and beyond. We take a look at the roll of a midwife and what you can expect.

Different Midwives in the NHS

Within the NHS you are likely to come across two different types of midwives:

During pregnancy, a dad-to-be can sometimes feel a little left out. When you discover you are pregnant, like you they are possibly feeling excited, nervous and want to share their hopes and dreams for your child. As your pregnancy progresses, they may find it difficult to feel needed as they watch your bump grow and you do all the hard work. We take a look at ways to include your partner, so they feel very much apart of every aspect of the pregnancy.

Nothing can quite prepare you for the feeling of having your newborn baby at home for the first time. The midwives and health professionals have left, and it is just you, your baby and possibly your partner. You are now completely responsible for this little person and it can feel very exciting and overwhelming - it is a feeling you will never forget. We take a look at a few things you can do to help you prepare for this first week.

Pregnancy is the perfect time to start thinking about your health. It’s the start of new beginnings and better habits. While you’re carrying your baby, what you eat & do will not only affect your health but your baby’s too. Even before you even get pregnant it is definitely worth thinking about your health and this goes for your partner too.