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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.
Ofsted and the CQC have today published a joint thematic review of Start for Life services, which provide support for parents from pregnancy until their baby is 2 years old.
Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a free certificate in memory of your baby.
This overview of the NHS newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP) explains how a baby’s hearing is tested, and the equipment used for the tests.
Information for patients, healthcare professionals and developers of new medicines
The national infant feeding survey aims to understand more about how mothers in England feed their babies in the first year after birth.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to establish a safe environment for children to positively interact with each other.
This leaflet describes the vaccinations that help protect you and your baby during and after pregnancy.
How to support patients in accessing population screening programmes and obtaining screening results.
The investment will be provided over the next 3 years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Information on the programme, including commissioning, quality assurance, education and training.
Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
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