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What is a health visitor

WebA health visitor’s role is to support the health and development of babies and children until they are 5 years old and start going to school as well as parent’s …

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Fertility Diet: Nutrition When Trying to Conceive Tommy's

WebMen, nutrition and fertility. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential for keeping your sperm in good condition. Try to: eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other …

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Coping With Panic Attacks During Pregnancy

Webfeeling dizzy. sweating. feeling faint. shaky limbs. tingling fingers. a churning stomach. Most panic attacks last for between 5 and 20 minutes, but they can last up to an hour. They …

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5 ways to wellbeing in pregnancy Tommy's

WebHere are a few ideas: Take the stairs not the lift. Go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk into work - perhaps with a colleague – so you can ‘connect’ as well. Get off the bus one stop earlier …

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Growth and development after prematurity Tommy's

WebAt 4 months corrected. Your baby’s motor development. Your baby may: move their head from side to side when they are on their back. hold their head up so their chin is about 3 …

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First Women's Health Strategy released Tommy's

WebToday, the Government published its first Women’s Health Strategy for England with the aim of changing the health and care system to improve the health and …

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After Birth: What To Expect & Planning Ahead

WebPlanning ahead for after the birth. The first few weeks and months after having a baby can be very emotional. You may feel a huge mix of emotions from joy, love and …

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Devastating impact of miscarriage laid bare in new research

WebThis breaking research is the first to highlight the lasting impact of miscarriage on a mother’s’ long-term physical health. Our researchers found that after …

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What Does a Midwife Do and What to Expect

WebDuring this time, your midwife can give you advice and support about: your physical recovery after birth – for example, how your wound is healing if you had a tear …

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Conception and Gene Inheritance in Your Child Tommy's

WebConception and your baby's genes. Genes are like a set of building blocks for our growth and development. We all inherit genes from our parents. They come in pairs, so we get …

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A new wellbeing resource for pregnancy and post-birth Tommy's

Web29/07/2019. Tommy’s launches a new mental health digital tool for pregnancy and post-birth . 1 in 5 women experience mental health issues during and after pregnancy. The …

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Am I having a big baby

WebMacrosomic. Macrosomia is a term that describes a baby that is born with a birthweight above 4000g (4kg). This applies to babies born at any gestational age. Giving birth to a …

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Planning a pregnancy with a mental health condition

WebWhat matters most to your baby is that you stay as well as you can. If you’re breastfeeding and are taking medication for a mental health problem, your baby should …

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Tests and Antenatal Checks During Pregnancy Tommy's

WebAt your first antenatal appointment, known as the booking appointment, your midwife will tell you about the different tests and checks on offer, including the reasons …

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Smoking and pregnancy Tommy's

WebSmoking in pregnancy is harmful to your baby. Quitting is one of the best things you can do to protect your baby’s health during pregnancy and after they are born. Home …

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Saving babies' lives

WebAcross the UK, 1 in 13 babies are born premature – that’s 6 babies every hour. But there’s so much we can do to prevent it. That’s why we’ve opened the first ever Tommy’s …

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Supporting a Wife or Partner After the Birth Tommy's

WebIf there is anything you would like to talk about, you can talk to a Tommy’s midwife free of charge from 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 0147 800 or email …

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Saving Babies' Lives Care Bundle Tommy's

WebThe Saving Babies’ Lives Care Bundle has been in operation in certain maternity units since 2016. An evaluation led by Professor Alex Heazell, Clinical Director of the Tommy’s …

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Stillborn Rates & Statistics

WebThe stillbirth rate in England and Wales is 4.1 stillbirths per 1,000 total births, up from 3.8 in 2020. Approximately 8 babies were stillborn every day. Poland and Czech Republic all …

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