Having a Baby

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This information is designed to help people who are thinking about having a baby, have just had one or are expecting one.

Discovering you are Pregnant

The first step should be to contact your GP for advice and information about antenatal care. You can also find general information about pregnancy on the BBC website.

Health Issues before and during Pregnancy

For information and advice on

Diet - visit the British Nutrition Foundation website
Giving Up Smoking - visit the Quit website
Dental Health - treatment is free during pregnancy, ensure you have a dental check up.

The Birth of your Baby

For information and advice on

Where to have your baby and what happens during labour - visit the BBC's website
Registering the birth - visit the Registrar's section
Breastfeeding - visit the Breastfeeding Resources website
Immunisation - visit the NHS Health Scotland's website

Benefits

The following are some of the benefits to which you may be entitled when pregnant:

Statutory Maternity Pay
Maternity Allowance
Incapacity Benefit
Sure Start Maternity Grant
Child Benefit
Maternity Rights at Work
Parental Leave

For further information visit the Department of Work and Pensions website.

Childcare

The Dundee Childcare Information Service can provide all the information you need about early years and childcare facilities in the city from birth onwards e.g. nurseries, child-minders and out-of-school care.

Local Support Groups

If you need some support after the birth of your baby, there are several local groups which may be able to help - visit the Directory of Local Organisations.

Complications with Pregnancy

In the unfortunate event that something goes wrong, there are many groups which can offer help and advice:-

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