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Miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death is a shattering event for those expecting a baby. Grief and anxiety about subsequent pregnancies are common in these circumstances but counselling can help.

Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.

Immunisation can protect a woman and her unborn baby against many infectious diseases.

There’s no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s safest to not drink at all during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, and while breastfeeding.

Information about syphilis - includes who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health issues and congenital syphilis in babies.

Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication as it is important to the health of both mother and baby that the mother's asthma is under control.

Placental abruption means the placenta has detached from the wall of the uterus, starving the baby of oxygen and nutrients.

Compared with women in the healthy weight range, women who are carrying extra weight are less likely to conceive.

People who have support from family and friends are less likely to suffer poor health after bereavement and loss.

It’s helpful to have an idea of how your body may react to the different stages of pregnancy. It also helps to know how pregnancy may affect your emotions and feelings.