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NHS launches pregnancy health checker
By Kimberley Smith on 28/02/2011 14:45:12
New online symptom checker by the NHS reassures mums fearing pregnancy problems
NHS Direct has launched a new online symptom checker for mums-to-be. The pregnancy-specific symptoms checker supports a range of online home-diagnosis tools already available from the NHS.The checker covers common pregnancy problems and concerns
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NHS launches maternity comparison website
By Kimberley Smith on 06/12/2010 14:41:36
NHS Choices to offer more info on maternity care to help parents-to-be choose their service and rate their experience
from the Care Quality Commission.Public Health Minister Anne Milton has said the service aims to enable the NHS to respond to comments and criticisms in a productive way by inviting feedback on the service.The Royal College of Obstetricians
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Pregnant smokers quit for NHS cash incentives
By Kimberley Smith on 30/04/2010 13:45:53
Mums-to-be in Scotland respond well to NHS scheme offering cash rewards for staying off cigarettes
A maximum of £12.50 a week has been offered to pregnant women in Scotland who smoke, to convince them to Give It Up For Baby.The NHS scheme was trialled in Dundee and other areas of Scotland. It enables women to buy groceries and baby goods
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Pregnancy flu jab may improve babies’ health
By Kimberley Smith on 05/10/2010 14:00:23
Babies born to mums who received the flu immunisation in pregnancy are less likely to catch flu as infants, reveals research
to catch viruses such as flu. The result of falling ill can also be more serious. Angelica Eick, who led the study, suggests these findings promote the use of vaccinations during pregnancy both for the health of mum and baby.Find out more information about
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Mums-to-be told - “Take care of your teeth!”
By Kimberley Smith on 25/11/2010 14:48:18
Dentists warn of the dangers to your baby if you neglect your oral health in pregnancy
treatment on the NHS during while you’re pregnant.Find out more about your dental health in pregnancy.
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