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USEFUL LINKS
ARC
Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) (formerly SATFA)
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ARC is the only national charity helping parents and healthcare professionals through antenatal screening and its consequences.
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345 City Road
London EC1V 1LR
Helpline: 020 7631 0285
Tel/Fax: 020 7631 0280
Email: arcsatfa@aol.com
www.arc-uk.org
Gingerbread
Gingerbread: single parents, equal families
Help and advice on the issues that matter to lone parents.
helpline: 0808 802 0925
website: www.gingerbread.org.uk
Downs Syndrome (Nuchal) Screening
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This scan is carried out from 11 weeks to 13 weeks and six days. The scan is usually performed transabdominally but in a few cases it may be necessary to do the examination transvaginally.
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The Fetal Medicine Centre
137 Harley Street
London, W1G 6BG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7486 0476
Fax: +44 (0)20 7486 0294
Email: enquiries@fetalmedicine.com
www.fetalmedicine.com/nuchal-scan
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Money Advice Service
Free and impartial money advice.
0800 138 7777 *
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Saturday, 9am to 1pm
Emma's Diary
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For pregnancy advice, mums to be and baby information, Emma’s Diary has medical advice to help you from RCGP. From information on trying to get pregnant to baby feeding, participate in baby competitions & mums pregnancy issues discussion forums
Lullaby Trust
Lullaby Trust promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and provides special support for anyone bereaved through Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), more commonly known as cot death.
Serene (formerly CRY-SIS)
Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies.
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BM Serene Crysis
LONDON
WC1N 3XX
7-day Helpline: 020 7404 5011
www.cry-sis.org.uk
Tommy's​
To talk to a midwife, call: 0800 0147 800
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Comprehensive website with details of all aspects of pregnancy and giving birth to a healthy baby, as well as a Midwife Helpline.
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Kicks Count
Kicks Count is a UK registered charity that aims to empower mums to be with knowledge and confidence throughout their pregnancy. A baby’s movement indicate its wellbeing and by understanding their baby, mums can be empowered to trust their instincts and ensure the healthy delivery of their baby.
The Breastfeeding Network
The Breastfeeding Network
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212
Comprehensive source of information and support for breastfeeding women and for those involved in their care.
La Leche League
La Leche League
Helpline: 0345 120 2918 (24/7)
For friendly mother-to-mother breastfeeding support from pregnancy through to weaning.
The Multiple Births Foundation
Family Lives
Helpline: 0808 800 2222 (24 hours)
Offers support to anyone parenting or helping to raise children, from newborn babies to young adults. There are free telephone and email helplines, parenting courses and information leaflets.
Helplines
National DV helpline 24 hour -08082000247
Frank-substance abuse helpline-0300 123 6600