General pregnancy videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence HigginsOriginally published 26 Jun 2025
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Welcome to our expert-led pregnancy and childbirth video series – your trusted guide through every stage of the journey, from early pregnancy right through to labour and delivery. Whether you're wondering about the first signs of pregnancy, what to expect during birth, or how to look after yourself and your growing baby, our videos offer clear, friendly advice from medical professionals.
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Early pregnancy
Our early pregnancy videos answers your most common questions - from spotting the first signs of pregnancy to working out your due date and understanding how many days you actually have to get pregnant.
Playlist: Early pregnancy
8 videos
How do you calculate a due date?
Dr Sarah Jarvis
How do you calculate a due date?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
What pregnancy screening tests are available?
Dr. Shazia Malik, MRCOG
How soon should you take a pregnancy test?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
What are the early signs of pregnancy?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
When are you most likely to get pregnant?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
How many days do you have to get pregnant?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
What can cause the same symptoms of pregnancy?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
What are the different stages of pregnancy?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
General advice
Get general pregnancy advice and tips from how to take care of yourself during pregnancy to common questions such as, can you have sex whilst pregnant?
Playlist: Pregnancy advice
8 videos
Pregnancy Tips
Dr Sarah Jarvis
Pregnancy Tips
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
How do I take care of myself during pregnancy?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
How should you tell your partner you are pregnant?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
How do you tell your boss you're pregnant?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
What food should you avoid when pregnant?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Can you go to the farm when pregnant?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Can you use a hot tub when pregnant?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Childbirth
As you get closer to your due date, you may have lots of questions about what to expect during labour and delivery. Our experts answer common questions to help you feel more at ease.
Playlist: Childbirth and baby
5 videos
How does a baby develop in the womb?
Dr Sarah Jarvis
How does a baby develop in the womb?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
What is labour?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Is natural childbirth best?
Dr. Shazia Malik, MRCOG
How long are you supposed to breastfeed?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
How often does a breast-fed baby eat?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
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Pregnancy complications videos
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Lawrence Higgins
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BSc, Post Graduate Diploma
As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all of our features and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
General Practitioner, Medical Author
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.
Article history
The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Article also available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, and Swedish.
Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Lawrence HigginsPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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