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New indicators for smoking, obesity, early access to maternity services, folic acid supplement use and alcohol and drug misuse in early pregnancy.
Information about COVID-19 and pregnancy from the Royal College of Obstretricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
Evidence-based frameworks providing structure for local areas to prevent unplanned teenage pregnancies and support young parents and their children.
How to support women and other people who are pregnant to reduce or stop their alcohol use to reduce risks for the fetus and mother. It covers information and advice, multi-agency care planning, specialist treatment for alcohol dependence and support...
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.
Information for patients, healthcare professionals and developers of new medicines
Guidance for employees and employers: employment rights when on maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal care or parental bereavement leave - keeping in touch days, annual leave, returning to work, redundancy.
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