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A healthy lifestyle is vital during pregnancy. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and to prepare for baby's arrival. 

Food and fitness

Eating healthy food -- and enough of it -- during pregnancy is very important for your baby.

Morning sickness can actually happen at any time of day, usually early in pregnancy. Learn about it.

Exercising during pregnancy can help you stay healthy and feel your best.

Dos and don'ts

Is it safe to dye your hair? Change the cat litter? Here's what you should and shouldn't do during pregnancy.

Find out about vaccine safety during pregnancy.

Find out why pregnancy is the time to stop smoking.

How older mums can increase their chances of having a healthy baby.

Body massage during pregnancy and how to know if it’s safe and beneficial for you and your baby.

Looking ahead

How is your pregnancy due date calculated?

A shopping list of those essential (and not-so essential) items.

Your changing bag will be your constant companion for many a week. Here's some advice on how to choose a bag and what to put in it.

Your birth plan

Midwives: What they do, training, qualifications, history, and more

The water birth process, including benefits of water birth, preparing for water birth, and possible risks of water birth.

A good birth partner can make a lot of difference to your labour, so make sure you get the best person for the job.

Where’s the best place to give birth?

Help choosing your personal birthing plan and the delivery method that's right for you.

Sample questions expecting mums can ask while creating a birth plan

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