Thinking of becoming a parent
Planning your pregnancy
If you're trying to get pregnant, there are simple steps you can take to improve your chances and support a healthy pregnancy.
NHS planning pregnancy guide
Find out how to prepare your body for pregnancy.
Visit NHS pregnancy planning.
Stop smoking support
Thinking of having a baby? Here's some advice to support you to quit smoking so that you can give your baby the best start in life.
Visit Everyone Health
Vaping advice
Learn about the risks of vaping and how to quit.
Visit Everyone Health
Alcohol-free pregnancy
The Drymester campaign supports parents to go alcohol-free during pregnancy.
Visit Drymester
Vaccination advice
Get protected against German Measles before getting pregnant. There is a leaflet available that explains everything you need to know on how to protect your unborn baby.
Read the GOV.UK leaflet.
Support if you're struggling to conceive or have experienced loss
Sands bereavement support
Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it. Sands provides bereavement support services both nationally through its Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups.
Visit Sands.
Tommy's advice
Trusted information on fertility, miscarriage and pregnancy health.
Visit Tommy's.
Get advice and support
ChatHealth text service
A text messaging service and app for young people and parents to ask for health and wellbeing advice from our Staffordshire's Families Health and Wellbeing Team.
Text: 07520 615721
Visit Staffordshire Connects.
Adoption support
A regional adoption agency for Staffordshire County Council offering advice to prospective parents on the adoption process.
Visit Together4Children
Need help?
If you have questions or want to talk to someone, contact your GP, midwife or local Family Hub. You can also explore more services on Staffordshire Connects.
