You can have antenatal tests to find out whether your baby has chromosomal anomalies or other conditions. Screening tests tell you about your baby’s chance of having chromosomal anomalies.

The 20-week scan checks that your baby is developing as expected. You’ll probably see your baby’s face, your baby kicking or waving, and your baby’s heart beating.

The 12-week ultrasound checks that your baby is developing as expected.

In pregnancy, you’ll be offered blood tests, ultrasound scans, urine tests and the GBS test.

Antenatal appointments keep track of your health and your baby’s health during pregnancy. Antenatal appointments are a great time to ask questions, discuss concerns and get health and lifestyle support.

If you think you might be pregnant, the first step is to see your GP.

Stress in pregnancy can affect your health and your baby’s health. Stress is often easier to manage when you know what causes it.

Antenatal anxiety happens in pregnancy. Postnatal anxiety happens after birth.

During pregnancy and after birth, it’s important to watch for emotional, thinking, behaviour or physical changes. If these changes last longer than 2 weeks, it might be antenatal or postnatal depression.

When you find out that you’re pregnant, you might feel many and sometimes mixed emotions.