The Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) Programme in Northern Ireland offers screening to all eligible pregnant women for HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis infections and for susceptibility to rubella infection. This report provides an overview of the performance of the Northern Ireland IDPS programme in relation to the seven national standards between 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022.
Pregnancy vaccinations
Vaccination during pregnancy helps protect you and your baby from serious infectious diseases. Some vaccines also provide protection to your baby during the first weeks and months of life, before they are old enough to receive their own vaccinations.
Physical activity and nutrition in pregnancy
A healthy diet and keeping active can help you to keep well during pregnancy and give your baby the best possible start in life.
Screening and vaccinations during pregnancy
Find trusted information and support to help you have a healthy pregnancy including antenatal care, screening, vaccinations, and looking after your health throughout pregnancy.
This leaflet is for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant now or in the future. It explains the impact of alcohol on an unborn baby, and supports women to make healthier choices.
Perinatal mental health services
Find information about mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth, including how to get help and access perinatal mental health services in Northern Ireland.
Folic acid supplements important in pregnancy planning
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all women who could become pregnant and women who are already pregnant about the importance of taking a folic acid supplement before conception and up until the 12th week of pregnancy.
The reminde
From September 2024, pregnant women can get vaccinated to help protect their babies from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a virus that affects the lungs and can be very serious for young babies.
Women will be offered the vaccine at their antenatal appointment around 28 weeks.
A large print accessible Word version of this leaflet is available below.
This flyer provides information on antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations for pregnant women.
Mental health and wellbeing in pregnancy
Find information and support to help look after your mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy and after your baby is born. Learn about common perinatal mental health conditions, when to seek help and the support and services available in Northern Ireland.
Trying for a baby
If you’re trying for a baby there are things you can do to help make sure you have a safe and comfortable pregnancy and that your child is healthy.
Udated guidelines for health pofessionals on folic acid and vitamin D supplementation.
This leaflet gives information on the blood tests that are normally offered and recommended at the first antenatal visit. These tests look for possible health problems that could affect the mother’s health and the health of the baby. Only o
This book provides information on many aspects of pregnancy and a list of useful organisations. It is available to expectant mothers resident in Northern Ireland through primary care services (antenatal clinics, GPs or health visitors).
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