Planning for pregnancy

Your Health, Your Healthy Beginning

Small steps today can help nurture tomorrow.

Making sure you and your partner are in the best possible physical and mental health improves your chances of becoming pregnant, having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. There are some things you can do before pregnancy that will make a difference to the future health of your child.

Tommy’s interactive tool

Personalised pregnancy planning guidance

Tommy’s interactive Planning for Pregnancy Tool offers personalised insights and guidance to help you improve your health in a way that feels manageable and supportive.

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Use your phone camera to open the Tommy’s Planning for Pregnancy Tool.

Local support and helpful guidance

You may also find the following services and resources helpful when planning for pregnancy or preparing for a healthier future.

Your Health Oldham

A free and supportive service that can help you achieve a healthier weight, eat better, become fitter, and reduce your alcohol intake.

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Getting active

Find local support and opportunities to help you move more and become more active.

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Stop smoking

Support to stop smoking through Your Health Oldham.

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Drug and alcohol support

Local support for people who want help with drugs, alcohol, or related concerns.

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Planning a pregnancy with diabetes

Guidance for people living with diabetes who are planning for pregnancy.

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Folic acid advice

Information about the benefits of taking folic acid when planning a pregnancy.

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Eating disorders and pregnancy

Supportive information for people affected by eating disorders before or during pregnancy.

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Pregnancy and mental health

Advice for people planning a pregnancy while managing mental health problems.

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Mental wellbeing while trying to conceive

Ideas for looking after your emotional wellbeing while trying to conceive.

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Learning disability and pregnancy

Local learning disability support for adults in Oldham.

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Starting a family if you are LGBT+

NHS guidance for LGBT+ people who are planning to have a baby.

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Increasing your chances of getting pregnant

NHS advice on trying for a baby and improving your chances of conceiving.

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FGM and pregnancy

Information for pregnant women and families affected by female genital mutilation.

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Essential guide for dads-to-be

Practical support and guidance for dads, partners, and families preparing for a baby.

Visit DadPad →

Vaccination guide

Information about the rubella vaccine, MMR, and planning for pregnancy.

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You don’t have to figure this out alone — your GP, midwife, or nurse is always available to help.