Having a Baby
Deciding to start a family is a life changing event and you’re sure to have lots of questions. From conception to labour, to taking the baby home and returning to work there is so much to think about. To make things easier this section covers everything you should need to know about the run up to the birth and what happens afterwards. The Falkirk area has numerous facilities and services to help you and we’ve provided lots of general help and advice too.
If you’re thinking of fostering or adoption, read our sections on these subjects for information on what’s involved and how you can begin the process.
Trying for a baby
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BBC Parenting|
Guidance for both men and women on how to prepare for pregnancy by making healthy changes to your lifestyle.
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Babyworld|
All you need to know about conceiving. Includes discussion forums, an advice centre, competitions and giveaways.
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Babycentre|
Everything you need to start your journey to parenthood. Includes an ovulation calculator, nutrition information and fertility issues.
Are you pregnant?
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BBC Parenting|
How to know if you're pregnant, testing, and how to work out when you're due.
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Babyworld|
A guide to the early signs of pregnancy, how to find out for sure and how to calculate your baby's due date.
Being pregnant
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BBC Parenting|
Find out what to expect from the first warning signs to scans, tests, and your rights as a pregnant woman at work.
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Babycentre|
Pick a week ane get information specifically for your stage of pregnancy.
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Babyworld|
All you need to know about antenatal health, fitness, maternity ware, complications, complaints and more.
Expectant dads
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BBC Parenting|
A guide for fathers-to-be on how you can be involved in the pregnancy.
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Babycentre|
Father friendly information on fertility, pregnancy and parenting.
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Babyworld|
More advice and information for dads including advice on parental leave, how to be a great step-dad, and what men worry about - you're not alone!
Labour and birth
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BBC Parenting|
Everything you need to know about labour and birth including your birth options, the stages of labour, pain relief, coping after the birth and more.
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Babycentre|
All you information you need to make your baby's birth safe and joyfull. Advice on birth plans, antenatal classes and how to be the perfect labour partner.
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Babyworld|
Further information on labour including how to know when you're in labour, what happens if the baby is born too soon, caesarean births, pain relief and what actually happens in labour.
Taking your new baby home
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BBC Parenting|
Advice and guidance on how to cope when you're home.
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Babycentre|
Pick a week and get information specifically for your baby's age. Information on health, safety and finance.
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Babyworld|
All you need to know about your new baby, including information on your baby's development, immunisations, travelling and twins or more!
Financial Support
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Directgov|
Financial information for all parents, whatever your situation.
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BBC Parenting|
Tips on how to manage your family finances including information on what you're entitled to as a parent
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Babycentre|
Make the most of your money with Baby Centre's common sense financial advice for families.
Going back to work
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BBC Parenting|
The pros and cons of returning to work, how to balance work and family, and your rights in the work place.