Keeping Safe During Lambing
Powys County Council, Powys Teaching Health Board and Public Health Wales are working in partnership to raise awareness among pregnant women, women of child-bearing age, people with weakened immune systems and the wider community about potential health risks associated with lambing.
We wish to ensure that everyone understands the importance of preventative measures to safeguard health and well-being during lambing season.
Here you will find information for pregnant women, those planning to have children, people with weakened immune systems, and the wider community about health risks linked to lambing.
Lambing info

Pregnant or might be pregnant?
If you are pregnant or trying for a baby during lambing season, it's crucial to take precautions to protect yourself. Follow essential guidelines to minimise the risks and ensure your safety during this time.
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Living with someone who is pregnant?
If you live with someone who is pregnant, it's important to take precautions during lambing season. Follow essential guidelines to minimise risks and help protect their health and safety.
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People with weakened immune systems
During lambing season, individuals with weakened immune systems should take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Following essential guidelines can help minimise risks during this period.
Read more information (Go to People with weakened immune systems)
Keeping safe during lambing - General Advice
During lambing season, it's important to take precautions to protect yourself and others. Follow these essential guidelines to minimise risks and ensure safety throughout this period.
Read more information (Go to Keeping safe during lambing - General Advice)
Pregnant or might be pregnant?
If you are pregnant or trying for a baby during lambing season, it's crucial to take precautions to protect yourself. Follow essential guidelines to minimise the risks and ensure your safety during this time.
Read more information (Go to Pregnant or might be pregnant? )
Living with someone who is pregnant?
If you live with someone who is pregnant, it's important to take precautions during lambing season. Follow essential guidelines to minimise risks and help protect their health and safety.
Read more information (Go to Living with someone who is pregnant?)
People with weakened immune systems
During lambing season, individuals with weakened immune systems should take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Following essential guidelines can help minimise risks during this period.
Read more information (Go to People with weakened immune systems)
Keeping safe during lambing - General Advice
During lambing season, it's important to take precautions to protect yourself and others. Follow these essential guidelines to minimise risks and ensure safety throughout this period.
Read more information (Go to Keeping safe during lambing - General Advice)