NICE publishes final guideline advising on care throughout a woman’s pregnancy
The updated antenatal care guideline focuses on women-centred care, informed shared decision making and the role of partners during pregnancy.
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MoreLife MUMS2B (expecting parents) and 4MUMS (new parents)
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Implementation of placental growth factor (PlGF)-based testing to aid diagnosis of suspected pre-eclampsia at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Feeding your baby sessions to deliver oral health messages