Resources for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding
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ABM
ABM are a group of trained volunteers dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mums and their families.
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AIMS
We support all maternity service users to navigate the system as it exists, and campaign for a system that truly meets the needs of all.
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ARC UK
Our charity is here to support you if you receive a scan result that shows your baby may not be developing as expected. We give you the information and support you need to make your own decision about what to do next.
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Association of Radical Midwives
We are midwives, student midwives and others committed to improving maternity services in the UK and internationally. We strongly believe that all women have the right to a service tailored closely to their needs, and a sympathetic attitude on the part of their professional attendants.
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Baby Friendly
The UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative enables public services to better support families with feeding and developing close and loving relationships so that all babies get the best possible start in life.
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Birth Rights
Birthrights exists to protect your human rights during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Breastfeeding Network
Independent breastfeeding support and information
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Breastfeeding network - Drugs Factsheet
These factsheets are maintained by our Drugs in Breastmilk information service team of pharmacists
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Doula UK
Doulas support the whole family to have a positive experience of pregnancy, birth and the early weeks with a new baby.
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Dr Sara Wickham
The articles and blog posts on this website are focused on providing evidence-based and midwifery-rooted information about pregnancy and childbirth options, in order to help women and families make the decisions that are right for them.
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First Steps Nutrition
First Steps Nutrition Trust is an independent public health nutrition charity. We endeavour to fill practical and policy-relevant information gaps and provide resources for health workers supporting eating well from pre-conception to five years.
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Homebirth by Angela Horn
Information regarding homebirth and birth rights and links to resources
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IMUK
Browse the IMUK member profile pages in the ‘Find a Midwife’ facility and read more about your potential caregivers on their personal websites. All independent midwives recognise the importance of this ‘fit’ and it is advisable to have a consultation with an independent midwife prior to booking her.
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La Leche League
Friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onwards
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NICE Guidelines
We produce useful and useable guidance for the NHS and wider health and care system.
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RCOG
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Spinning Babies
Spinning Babies® is a physiological approach to preparing for and caring for birth. During birth, babies descend through the pelvis by turning to fit each curve in the passage. Baby’s turns are “fetal rotation.” If fetal rotation can be made easier, birth is easier for everyone.