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Useful ContactsA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Active Birth Centre
Information and classes on non-mechanised childbirth at home or in hospital.
APEC (Action on Pre-eclampsia)
Information and advice for women at risk or affected by pre-eclampsia.
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
24 hour telephone advice service. Runs support groups (babies welcome). Association for Postnatal Illness
Advice to those women with postnatal depression on how to cope, given by those who have suffered from it themselves. Birth Crisis Helpline BLISS the premature baby charity
Parent support network providing emotional and practical support to the families of babies who need intensive or special care. BLISS is dedicated to making sure that more babies born prematurely or sick at birth survive and that each has the best possible quality of life. Breastfeeding Network Supporterline British Acupuncture Council
Can provide a list of qualified practitioners. British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering
Advice on adoption and fostering. Britsh DSP Support Group
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Advice and counselling on termination, female sterilisation and vasectomy. Brook
Advice and information on contraception, pregnancy testing and counselling for young people up to age 25. CHILD
Self-help organisation offering information and support to people coping with the problems of infertility and childlessness. Cry-sis
Help and support for parents whose children cry excessively, have a sleep problem or have temper tantrums or other behaviour difficulties. Diabetes UK
Advice for pregnant women with diabetes. Down's Syndrome Association
Information, advice and support for families with a member affected by Down's Syndrome. Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Family Planning Association 2-12 Pentonville Road London N1 9FP
Foresight
Advice on pre-conceptual care, recurrent miscarriage and infertility. Offers private health checks and dietary advice. Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Support and information for parents bereaved by sudden infant death, and support with any subsequent babies. Produce infant care guidance card including symptoms of serious illnesses to watch out for in babies. Genetic Interest Group
Information about genetic disorders. Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Regulates, licences and collects data on fertility treatments such as IVF and Donor insemination Independent Midwives Association
Free advice to women thinking about a home birth. Offers full care to women who book with them for home births. Fees vary. Institute of Complementary Medicine
A charity providing information on complementary medicine and referrals to qualified practitioners or helpful organisations. ISSUE The National Fertility Association
Information and support for infertile couples, who are members of the association. La Leche League
Help and information on breastfeeding and personal counselling to mothers having problems. Life
Charity offering information and advice on pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage and stillbirth. Maternity Alliance
Information on all aspects of maternity services, rights at work and benefits for families. Miscarriage Association
Information, advice and support. Multiple Births Association
Advice and training to identify prevent or limit the problems experienced by multiple births families. National Childbirth Trust
National charity with branches throughout the UK. Runs antenatal classes and offers help with breastfeeding. Provides information for parents with disabilities or medical conditions. NHS Direct - National Health Information Service Parentline
Voluntary self-help organisation offering confidential support to parents under stress. Parentline Plus
Voluntary self-help organisation offering confidential support to parents under stress. Parents Anonymous
Telephone helpline for parents under stress who feel they can't cope or might abuse their children. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Network
Information about PID. Pre-Eclampsia Society (PETS)
Advice and support groups for women suffering with pre-eclampsia. Pregnancy Advisory Service
Donor insemination service. Also advice and medical help for unwanted pregnancy, emergency contraception and sterilisation. Sainsbury's/Wellbeing Eating for Pregnancy Helpline SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society)
Information and national network of support groups for bereaved parents. Splashdown Water Birth Services
Birth pools for hire. TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Birth Association)
Self-help organisation for parents of twins, triplets or more. Tommy's
Funds a national programme of pregnancy research and information. Tommy's provides information for parents, parents-to-be, health professionals and the general public, to help maximise the chance of having a healthy pregnancy. |
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