Links to other sites of use.
A great site which offers parents advice on all aspects of being a parent.
http://www.maternityalliance.org.uk/
Speaks for itself but has some tips and rightly points out that out sons and daughters are our future.
An American site that is quite hot on some of latest issues with regards to health. Has some good info on vaccines as well.
http://www.bliss.org.uk/blissframes.html
This site has been going for about 20 years and is campaigning for better care.
http://www.tommys-campaign.org/
Other
Quit
Offers friendly information, support and counselling for people who want to stop
smoking. Also provides a specialist intensive support service for pregnant
smokers.
Quitline 0800 169 9 169
www.quit.org.uk
Action
on Pre-eclampsia (APEC)
For advice, information and support for pre-eclampsia sufferers and their
families.
Helpline 020 8427 4217
www.apec.org.uk
The
Miscarriage Association
For information and support on miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.
Helpline 01924 200799 (Mon - Fri from 9am to 4pm)
www.the-ma.org
SANDS
For support for parents whose baby dies at or soon after the time of birth.
Helpline 020 7436 5881
www.sands.org.uk
Antenatal
Results & Choices (ARC)
For support for parents throughout the antenatal testing process and when a
serious abnormality is diagnosed in their unborn baby.
Helpline 020 7631 0285
The
Maternity Alliance
For advice and information on all aspects of pregnancy and birth, particularly
maternity employment rights and benefits.
Please send a SAE to 45 Beech Street, London, EC2P 2LX.
The
National Childbirth Trust
For information and support in pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
Helpline 020 8992 8637 (9.30am - 4.30pm)
The
Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Offers support and advice to women who have had an ectopic pregnancy. Also
campaigns for improved diagnosis, management and treatment of the condition and
carries out research.
Helpline 01895 238025 (10am - 1pm)
www.ectopic.org.uk
The
Obstetrics Cholestasis Trust
Offers information for women who have suffered from Obstetric Cholestasis or who
suspect that they might have the condition.
Support and information line 0121 353 0699
Tamba
Twins and multiple births association.
Twinline Helpline 01732 686000
www.tamba.org.uk
Group B Strep Support (GBSS)
Provides information and advice to families whose babies have been affected by
group B streptococcus, educates and informs health professionals and raises
funds for research.
Telephone number 01444 416 176
www.gbss.org.uk