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Download the mum & baby ('m&b') app, your personal NHS guide for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
The app offers evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth and postnatal care, along with local information and options to track appointments and choose your place of birth.
Search for 'mum & baby' in the Apple Store or Google Play.
Feeling involved in your care, and planning your birth and postnatal period, is very important. You can use these templates to develop your own Personalised Care Plan to share with midwives and doctors, either electronically or on paper, available in five languages.
Your midwife and doctor will discuss this with you during your pregnancy and a paper copy will also be available.