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Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
Information for health professionals on the epidemiology, transmission and prevention of Chlamydia abortus which can cause stillbirth or abortion in humans.
Information for patients, healthcare professionals and developers of new medicines
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.
Medicines and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency official Parental Leave policy and procedures.
Information about COVID-19 and pregnancy from the Royal College of Obstretricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
This leaflet describes the vaccinations that help protect you and your baby during and after pregnancy.
Exploring Experiences of Adolescent Pregnancy and Motherhood in Rwanda"
Sure Start Maternity Grant is a £500 payment to help with the costs of a new baby: what you'll get, eligibility and how to apply (claim form SF100).
Covering thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide: temporary guidance for pregnancy prevention arrangements for patients taking them during COVID-19
You can start Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) if you're eligible and you or your partner ends your maternity or adoption leave early - eligibility, entitlement, starting SPL and splitting blocks of leave
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help
Your Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave - eligibility, what you get, how to claim.
Employer guide to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - rates, eligibility, notice period, form SMP1, recover statutory pay
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