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Your pregnancy at a glance 28-32 weeks • If you’re on Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Working Families’ Tax Credit, you can claim a lump sum Sure Start Grant to help buy things for your new baby (see Rights and benefits, pages 131–2). • Think about what you need for the baby, if you have not already done so (see What you need for the baby, pages 85-8). • If you have young children, spend time getting them used to the idea of a new baby. • Check that your shoes are comfortable. If you get tired, try to rest with your feet above the level of your heart. • You’ll probably now attend for antenatal care every fortnight. 32-36 weeks • Make arrangements for the birth, in hospital or at home. If you have children already, decide who will look after them. • Pack your bag ready for the hospital, or make sure that you have been provided with a home delivery pack. • You’ll probably be attending antenatal classes now (see Antenatal care and antenatal classes, page 51). • You may be more aware of your womb tightening from time to time. These are mild contractions (see Labour and birth, page 90). • You may feel quite tired. Make sure you get plenty of rest. 36 weeks onwards • You’ll probably be attending antenatal care weekly until your baby is born. • Make sure you have all important telephone numbers handy in case labour starts (see Labour and birth, page 89). • The last few weeks can seem very long. Plan some interesting things to do to take your mind off waiting. • Telephone your hospital or midwife if you have any worries about labour or the birth. 6
Introduction Every parent is different, just as every baby is different. So t<strong>here</strong> can’t be many rules to having a baby. But you will find a lot of information in these pages which should help you to decide what you will do, how you will cope and, most of all, how you can best enjoy both pregnancy and your baby. Chapter 1 is about what you can do to make sure you and your baby stay healthy during your pregnancy. The book then takes you through pregnancy, birth and the first two weeks of caring for your baby. You may want to read some chapters several times, or look up specific things which interest or concern you. To find a topic quickly, just look at the index at the back of the book. You can also find this book at www.dh.gov.uk/publications. If t<strong>here</strong> is anything which puzzles you, or if you need further explanation, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor, midwife or health visitor. 7
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Rights and benefits How much is it?
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