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A report from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.
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2019 update to guidelines Description of evidence review methods A number…
How local authorities should implement Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies services.
Parenting A parenting evidence-based initiative (EBI) is a structured…
Find out about the 2 maternity benefits available under the social security scheme: Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance.
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The importance of continuity between midwifery and health visiting services in England, and how this helps families receive safe, high-quality perinatal care.
How the Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) supports first-time young parents, evidence for the programme, and where it is provided in England.
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.
Guidance for commissioners and health professionals to make decisions about mental health services and interventions based on data and analysis.
Terms of reference for the independent investigation into maternity and neonatal care in England.
Guidance for local providers of infectious diseases in pregnancy screening.
Summary of the main changes and provisions of the act and how they may affect children and families.
A major initiative to ensure pregnant and breastfeeding women can make informed decisions about their healthcare
Information for health professionals on the epidemiology, transmission and prevention of Chlamydia abortus which can cause stillbirth or abortion in humans.
Information, intelligence and tools with evidence-based approaches for how preconception care can be embedded.
Guidance for patients and the public and for clinical staff involved in treating pregnant women.
Guidance to support commissioning of the Family Nurse Partnership programme for improving public health outcomes for children, young people and families.
Information about the risk of mumps in pregnant women, vaccination during pregnancy and who should get the MMR vaccine.
Poster highlighting the importance of pregnant women having the flu vaccination.
An algorithm for midwives to help diagnose carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnant women and offer advice for pregnant women in the event of exposure.
Advice for healthcare professionals about vaccinating pregnant women, to prevent serious illness from flu (influenza).
A resource to help local commissioners provide cost-effective interventions for children aged up to 5 and pregnant women.
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