It is natural for you to focus extra attention on your physical health when pregnant. It is equally important that you take care of your emotional health. Being pregnant can bring up many new feelings and emotions that you may not have experienced before. Learn more about emotional health supports on this page.

It’s important to have a support system when pregnant. Partners and healthcare professionals play a key role in helping you through your pregnancy. Learn more about emotional health and wellbeing during pregnancy:

• Coping with stress while you are pregnant
• Depression and anxiety during pregnancy
• Getting help for perinatal depression
• How support teams can help during pregnancy
• Partner support during pregnancy
• Pregnancy: Relationship changes
• Tips for pregnant parents

If your partner is abusive, don't be afraid to ask for help. There are resources available to help keep you and your baby safe. Learn more:

• Domestic abuse while you are pregnant

Some pregnant people lose their babies through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or other misfortune. This loss can be devastating; it's important to seek help if you need it. Learn more:

• Coping with losing a baby