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Age and pregnancy
What are the risks associated with having a child later on in life?
Antenatal depression
This page provides some general information about depression in pregnancy.
Chickenpox (varicella)
This NCT Information Sheet is about chickenpox and its effects on pregnant women and their babies.
Exercise in pregnancy
This page looks at the benefits of exercise in pregnancy.
Health in pregnancy grant
From April 2009, you may be able to get a one-off, tax-free payment if you're a mum-to-be. The payment is called 'Health in Pregnancy Grant' and you can make a claim for it from 1 January 2009 if your expected delivery date is on or after 6 April 2009.
Health problems and pregnancy
This page looks at the more serious health and medical problems which are associated with, or have an impact on, pregnancy.
Keeping healthy in pregnancy
This page looks at how you can keep healthy in pregnancy so that you can give you baby the best start in life.
Making a decision
Making a decision
Miscarriage
This NCT Information Sheet contains questions and answers for parents about miscarriage.
Pregnancy niggles and discomforts
This page provides information about, and ways to help yourself cope with, the so-called 'minor ailments' which can make you uncomfortable when you are pregnant.
Radiation and pregnancy
This page provides information about the use of radiation in medical diagnosis (x-rays, CT scans and nuclear medicine) in relation to pregnancy.
Screening and testing
This page provides information about the tests which may be offered to you during and after pregnancy.
Sex during pregnancy
The information on this page is taken from 'Get Closer', an NCT booklet guide to the effect pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood may have on your sex-life.
Swine flu - your questions answered
This document provides pregnant women, their partners, and parents of babies and young children with information about how pandemic swine flu might affect their pregnancy, the health of their baby, or their own health.
The role of a midwife
This page provides information on the role of a midwife, how they work, and what you can expect from them.