Better Health – Start for Life is a place for trusted NHS advice and guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

Useful topics include:

Week-by-week guide to pregnancy

Advice and useful tips on how your body and your baby are developing.

Preparing for labour and birth

Have a look at our guide on where to give birth, what to include in your birth plan, what to pack in your hospital bag and lots more.

Feeding your baby

Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding or a combination of both. We have lots of guidance to support you.

Weaning

By the time your baby is around 6 months old, they need more than breast milk or formula. Find out how to wean your baby onto solid foods.

Your mental health

Find out where you can get advice and tips on coping with emotional changes, stress and anxiety after childbirth.

Baby basics

Have a look at our guide to safe sleeping, coping with tiredness, and caring for your newborn.

Early learning and development

90% of your child's brain growth takes place before they turn 5. What you do together can make a huge difference.