making baby: tips for your first pregnancy

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organisations

National Childbirth Trust
Alexandra House
Oldham Terrace
London W3 6NH
Enquiry line: 0870 444 8707
Membership line: 08709 908040
Breastfeeding line: 0870 444 8708
E-mail: enquiries@national-childbirth-trust.co.uk
Website: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
The trust provides information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood to promote healthy living for parents and children. The website is the quickest way for mums-to-be and new mums to find their nearest ante-natal or post-natal classes. Callers to the helpline will be put in touch with counsellors and/or local and regional contacts for support groups, including groups for caesareans and miscarriage. The trust also encourages dads-to-be and new fathers with advice and training.

Maternity Alliance
Third Floor West
2-6 Northburgh Street
London EC1V 0AY
Information Line: 020 7490 7638
Office: 020 7490 7639
E-mail: office@maternityalliance.org.uk
Website: www.maternityalliance.org.uk
An independent national charity which works to improve rights and services for all pregnant women, new mothers and their families. The alliance champions the rigths of pregnant women in the workplace and can advise on benefits and other services available during pregnancy, such as free dental care. The website features content specifically for teenage mothers and young families. 

Women's Health Helpline
52 Featherstone Street
London EC1Y 8RT
Helpline: 0845 125 5254 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm)
Textphone: 020 7490 5489
Website: www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk/helpline.html
A health enquiry service on a wide range of women's health topics, including information on fertility awareness. The website is a source of a wide range of literature on female health issues and all enquiries, via the web or the helpline, are dealt with  by women.

websites

AskBaby.com
www.askbaby.com
Recently relaunched website with information relating to getting pregnant, being pregnant and parenting. You'll find everything from medical advice to baby names to reviews of baby items, as well as an online community to enable you to share your thoughts and tips with others.

Babyworld
www.babyworld.co.uk
UK site with lots of baby-related information and advice, including a section on trying for a baby. There is also a discussion forum where mums can discuss everything from the birth, to baby's health to suffering the baby blues.

ePregnancy.com
www.epregnancy.com
An online magazine from the US which takes a more sophisticated approach. Articles, interactive features and resources covering from before conception to after birth, including baby names and their meanings, attractive maternity wear and exercises to help you get back in shape.

FertilityUK
www.fertilityuk.org
An educational service offering instruction and counselling in fertility awareness and natural family planning for women and couples.

reading

	First-Time Parents Survival Guide by Emma Scattergood (Cassell Illustrated, 2003) A practical yet light-hearted guide to having your first child, providing advice and support to make sure your 'bundle of joy' is exactly that. Get this book .
	New Parent by Miriam Stoppard (Dorling Kindersley, 2001) Intended for all prospective and first-time parents, Dr Stoppard focuses on the needs of the parents (be they working mother, house husband, single parent or adoptive parents) as well as the baby, helping them to adapt to and enjoy their new role. Get this book
	The Bloke's Guide to Pregnancy by Jon Smith (Hay House, 2004) A humorous yet informed look at the ups and downs of life as a father-to-be. Get this book

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