What you need to know about pregnancy and childbirth

From pregnancy to postnatal care, information to help you feel prepared [Patient]( Hi {NAME},   Everyone’s experience of pregnancy is different, but it can come with its challenges. If the swell of new information feels overwhelming, we have a range of articles with invaluable advice. Read about what to expect and how to cope - from pregnancy through to childbirth and postnatal care. You may be wondering what happens in antenatal classes, or what exactly a birth plan is. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious about childbirth or confused about whether to get the COVID-19 booster vaccine.   Pregnancy is often a happy time, but sadly this isn’t always the case. Some women struggle to conceive, and it's important to acknowledge that many women experience miscarriage. Talking more openly – and knowing what to say - may help us to create better support for grief.   Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, Clinical Director at Patient   [General Health Blood Test](     [General Health Blood Test](     [How to feel more confident about childbirth ]( [How to feel more confident about childbirth  ]( Everyone experiences pregnancy and childbirth differently, but it is common to feel anxious or scared of labour. How can women feel more confident about childbirth? [Read more]( [COVID-19 boosters and pregnancy: are they safe and should you get them? ]( [COVID-19 boosters and pregnancy: are they safe and should you get them?   ]( [What do you learn in antenatal classes and what are the benefits?]( [What do you learn in antenatal classes and what are the benefits?](   [How to create a birth plan]( [How to create a birth plan]( [How to get back into exercise after having a baby]( [How to get back into exercise after having a baby]( [Miscarriage: why it’s important to break the taboo]( [Miscarriage: why it’s important to break the taboo]( Worldwide, around 23 million miscarriages occur each year. Yet there is a cultural taboo against the public recognition of miscarriages and the expression of grief. Talking about miscarriage is important for the validation and support of parents going through this difficult time. [Read more](   [What not to say to someone experiencing infertility](   If someone you know is experiencing fertility issues, it can be hard to know what to say. But it can be an incredibly lonely place to be, and knowing how to address the issue sensitively can make a world of difference.   Follow our latest health tips and discussions [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.    You have received this email because you are subscribed to the Patient newsletter. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](. [Terms & Conditions]( [Privacy Policy]( [Feedback]( [Login](