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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Having a baby contacts

Details of organisations that will help you and your baby stay healthy during pregnancy and after the birth.

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)

Contact details for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), a campaigning public health charity working to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI)

Contact details for the Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI), an organisation which provides support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness.

Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Contact details for the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, a national charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Breastfeeding Network

Contact details for the Breastfeeding Network, an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.

Department of Health (DH)

Contact details for the Department of Health, which provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.

Food Standards Agency

Contact details for the Food Standards Agency, an independent food safety watchdog.

Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID)

Contact details for the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID), a charity aiming to prevent unexpected deaths in infancy and promote infant health.

General Register Office

Contact details for the General Register Office, which oversees a local registration service to the public in England and Wales for civil marriage, births, deaths, stillbirths and adoption.

NHS Direct

Contact details for NHS Direct, which operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information to the public.

Miscarriage Association

Contact details for the Miscarriage Association, an organisation which provides support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss.

Positively UK

Contact details for Positively UK, a national charity offering support for men and women living with HIV.

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)

Contact details for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS), a national charity providing support for bereaved parents affected by the death of a baby.

Terrence Higgins Trust

Contact details for the Terrence Higgins Trust, the leading HIV and AIDS charity in the UK.

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