Use your child’s Red Book or NHS app to track vaccinations and book any missed doses.

And stay on track with your child’s vaccinations to ensure lifelong protection:

Age	Vaccines Given
8 weeks	6‑in‑1, MenB, Rotavirus
12 weeks	6-in-1 (2nd), MenB (2nd), Rotavirus (2nd)
16 weeks	6-in-1 (3rd), Pneumococcal, MenB (2nd)
1 year	Hib/MenC, MMR, Pneumococcal, MenB booster
Beyond 1 year	Annual flu, school-age boosters, HPV at 12–13, teenage boosters at 14

From first signs to postnatal care, here’s a roadmap of NHS antenatal advice:

Support and resources: Get guidance on feeding, vitamin K, newborn health screening, and balanced emotional support.

Early care & planning: Your first appointment covers your health, medical history, and checks for potential risks. nhs.uk

Ongoing appointments: From around 24 weeks, visits become more frequent. These include checks on your baby’s growth, blood pressure, urine, and your well-being. You’ll also discuss scans, birth planning, and postnatal mental health. nhs.uk

Your midwife is your primary guide throughout pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum:

Holistic support: They assist with feeding, emotional support, and are trained to identify and manage complex needs. Midwifery support workers may assist with observations, admin tasks, and breastfeeding support.

Care & continuity: Midwives offer antenatal care (like classes, scans, and monitoring), labour support, and newborn care guidance.

You’re never alone—there’s help available when you need it:

Local support networks: Ask your midwife or health visitor about clinics, parent groups, and community services that can help you adjust.

Postnatal care: Expect a midwife visit within 36 hours of birth and at least 3 visits in the first two weeks. Later, a GP check at 6–8 weeks assesses both you and baby.

Health visitor support: At 10–14 days, your health visitor offers guidance on development, feeding, routines, and maternal well-being. They’ll also discuss postnatal recovery.