Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is common. Healthy people with CMV might get flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all. CMV can spread through contact with an infected person’s body fluids. It can also pass from pregnant women to their unborn babies.

After 41 weeks of pregnancy, you and your baby will have more check-ups. If your baby is overdue, your doctor or midwife might recommend an induction of labour.

Morning sickness is nausea, dry-retching and vomiting in pregnancy. Morning sickness usually isn’t harmful for you or your baby.

Many pregnancy health problems are mild and common. Others are more serious.

Smoking or vaping: pregnancy

If you or your partner smokes or vapes, it can be harder to get pregnant.

If you smoke or vape while you’re pregnant, your baby smokes or vapes too.

Avoiding alcohol in pregnancy

If you’re trying to get pregnant, both you and your partner should avoid alcohol. If your partner doesn’t want to avoid alcohol, they shouldn’t drink more than 2 standard drinks a day.

Pelvic floor care: why it’s important

Your pelvic floor muscles give you control over your bladder and bowel. They also hold your bladder, bowel and uterus in place.

When you get enough rest and sleep during pregnancy, it’s good for you and your baby.

Healthy weight before and during pregnancy is good for you and your baby.

Being active in pregnancy is good for you and your baby.