Trying for a baby

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As well as improving your chance of conceiving, reaching a healthy weight can help you have a happier pregnancy and a healthier baby. In this section, you’ll find out more about healthy eating, keeping active and the importance of support.

Reaching a healthy weight

As well as improving your chances of conceiving, reaching a healthy weight can help you have a healthier pregnancy and baby.

Supplements

A balanced diet should provide all the nutrients you need. It’s advised, though, to take a folic acid supplement when trying for a baby.

Healthy eating

A healthy, balanced diet is good for us at any time in our lives and it’s even more essential if you’re trying for a baby or you’re already expecting.

Your man

Remember it takes two to make a baby! Don’t forget the man in your life – get him in shape, too.

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Activity

Getting and keeping active is good for your health, can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight and can also help reduce stress.

The recommendation for health is to be active for at least 30 minutes, five times a week.

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Getting support that works for you

If you’re trying to lose weight, accessing support can make it that much easier.

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Fertility – top tips

There are many factors which can affect your fertility, but you can make some lifestyle changes that may improve your chances of conceiving.

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‘Attending our Slimming World group sessions each week gives me the support I need to eat healthily and manage my weight.’

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This website has been created in partnership by Slimming World and The Royal College of Midwives and is hosted by Slimming World.

Please talk to your midwife or GP for personal support and advice. We recommend you always follow any specific advice you have been given by a health care professional and talk to your midwife or GP if you have any concerns.

Note: in our pregnancy and breastfeeding materials, we refer to women, mums-to-be and expecting mums. Please take this to include people of any gender identity who are a new parent or are expecting a baby. Likewise, where we use the term parent, we include anyone who has the main responsibility for caring for a child.