United Kingdom Pregnancy Care Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Market is Growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2033
• The UK Pregnancy Care Market Size is expected to hold a significant share by 2033

The U.K. Pregnancy Care Market Size is anticipated to hold a significant share by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Pregnancy care supplies are required during the period of pregnancy and after birth. There are numerous pregnancy-related products available on the market, like stretch line reducers, breast lotions, tone and body tightening gels, and body structuring gels, which provide women with excellent skin care alternatives and a more attractive appearance. These products can also aid with specific pregnancy concerns such as leg pain, painful breasts, and skin irritation. Pregnancy products are regarded to be beneficial for both mothers and newborns. The primary driver of the growing demand for pregnancy products in the UK is the rise in literacy, which has raised people's knowledge of hygiene and health issues, particularly among women. Similarly, the demand for pregnant items in the UK has increased due to an effective distribution strategy that includes retail outlets and e-commerce.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK pregnancy care market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom pregnancy care market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the U.K. pregnancy care market.

Driving Factors

The UK pregnancy care industry is driven by a surge in public and private investment in maternal safety. Nearly £35 million will be spent to enhance maternity safety throughout England. Among the factors propelling the growth of the UK pregnancy care market are the hiring of more midwives and the extension of specialized training to thousands of new healthcare professionals. Additionally, to further propel the expansion of the UK pregnancy care industry, £9 million will be allocated to the implementation of the minimizing brain injury program throughout maternity hospitals in England. This initiative will equip healthcare professionals with the necessary training and resources to minimize preventable brain injuries during childbirth. Furthermore, in the UK, some of the most significant developments include growing maternity care concerns among the general public, increasing marketing influence through social media advertisements about pregnancy-related products, increasing use of organic and natural beauty products throughout pregnancy, increasing reimbursed for pregnancy care services across the UK, and women's choice for popular commercial products across conventional home remedies for cosmetics and other products.

Restraining Factors

Inadequate infrastructure hinders the provision of prenatal care products in many areas, particularly in remote and rural areas. This includes inadequate transportation networks and logistics. Pregnancy care goods could not be offered by merchants in less accessible locations due to their high inventory costs or the impression of low demand.

Market Segmentation

The UK pregnancy care market share is classified into product and distribution channels.

• The stretch mark minimizer segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period.    

The U.K. pregnancy care market is segmented by product into stretch mark minimizer, breast cream, and toning/firming lotion. Among these, the stretch mark minimizer segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period. This is attributed to pregnant women's increasing awareness of the risk of stretch marks and the products that can prevent them have increased demand. When it comes to managing stretch marks from the start of pregnancy, women are more proactive and informed.

• The hospital pharmacies segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom pregnancy care market during the forecast period.       

Based on the distribution channel, the UK pregnancy care market is divided into hospital pharmacies, independent pharmacies & drug stores, online stores, and others. Among these, the hospital pharmacies segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom pregnancy care market during the forecast period. This is attributed to the hospital pharmacists suggested and supplied items are more likely to be trusted and preferred by expectant moms. Pregnant women might receive specialized treatment and items from hospital pharmacies. This entails having access to a variety of prenatal vitamins, prescription drugs, and other necessary pregnancy care items.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. pregnancy care market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Boots
• Superdrug
• Tesco
• Aldi
• Morrisons
• Asda
• Waitrose
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In April 2024, the fertility wellness company OVUM announced that the country's first 100% recyclable Early Detection Pregnancy Tests will be available in 345 Sainsbury's shops in the United Kingdom.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Pregnancy Care Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Pregnancy Care Market, By Product

• Stretch Mark Minimizer
• Breast Cream
• Toning/Firming Lotion

United Kingdom Pregnancy Care Market, By Distribution Channel

• Hospital Pharmacies
• Independent Pharmacies & Drug Stores
• Online Stores
• Others