Relationships after birth
Your physical health and wellbeing after birth
Baby care basics
Infections and viruses
Lifestyle information
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After your baby is born
Health and wellbeing in pregnancy
Preparing for birth

Towards the end of pregnancy, you may feel a variety of different emotions as the birth becomes closer. You may feel excited, anxious or even scared – this is all normal. There are things that you can do to help you prepare for birth.