In 21st century life, people use a variety of things on a daily basis to help them deal with everyday stress. We mostly think of alcohol, drugs or food perhaps, but this could also mean exercise, gambling or shopping. When someone discovers they are pregnant, or would like to get pregnant, it's a perfect time to re-assess how these things fit into your lifestyle.
Our researchers found that good information and pointers to effective ways to change our own behaviour are often patchy and difficult to find. This website was built to help you look at your lifestyle and change anything you are concerned about.
Research has shown that, whilst it is relatively easy to find help to lose weight for example, there is fear and stigma about discussing drinking or drug use. This site gives you access to up-to-date evidence, and can help you make informed choices about your lifestyle in pregnancy, in confidence.
