The ‘Try to look after your general health’ section brings together practical pregnancy wellbeing ideas, including gentle exercise, sleep, eating well, stopping smoking, avoiding alcohol, relaxation and mindfulness. It also points pregnant women towards midwives, antenatal education, local courses and the Baby Buddy app for extra emotional health support during pregnancy.
This pregnancy emotional health and wellbeing support PDF is a short, practical handout for expectant mothers who may be feeling anxious, low, stressed or uncertain about the months ahead. It recognises that emotional changes in pregnancy can happen for many reasons, and encourages women to talk to a midwife, trusted health professional or support worker rather than coping alone.
The PDF can be used as a downloadable pregnancy mental health leaflet in antenatal appointments, maternity services, children’s centre sessions, wellbeing conversations or home learning packs. It offers clear signposting around antenatal classes, local courses and support options, including Preparation for Birth and Beyond, Baby Steps, Pregnancy in Mind and hospital-based sessions for parents-to-be where relevant.
It is useful for sharing information about self-care during pregnancy, such as rest, routine, gentle activity, eating well, reducing risks from smoking or alcohol, breathing exercises and mindfulness. Professionals may use it as a printed worksheet-style guide, a discussion prompt, or a reminder sheet for women and partners to take away after a consultation.
View, download or print the PDF for appointments, group work, planning or personal use to support calm, informed conversations about pregnancy wellbeing in a clear, accessible way. This resource was created by MindWell Leeds.
