Would you like to get a little maternal advice? Here you'll find baby related medical sites from Medical Associations & Federations, support groups and maternity hospitals to provide you the most relevant information.
Comment: A charity that provides clothing and bedding for premature babies. They currently supply 40 UK hospitals and raise the money for raw materials by recycling aluminium cans and silver foil. Visit the site and find out how Cans for Clothes can help you, or how you can support the charity.
Comment: These pages are designed to give you an insight into a typical IVF treatment cycle performed at the Oxford Fertility Unit. The information contained in these pages applies to the majority of couples having IVF, but every couple is different and you will have the opportunity to discuss your own needs with the staff.
Comment: This organisation gives help and advice to surrogates and childless couples in the UK. COTS was launched in 1988 and now has over 750 members and over 450 surrogate births. The COTS online community message boards can be used to exchange your ideas, opinions, hopes and experiences with others.
Comment: This site contains information about the work of the cross-Government Teenage Pregnancy Unit and implementation of the Government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy. Local teenage pregnancy co-ordinators may logon and communicate with each other here. Register to access the site's information resource.
Comment: An online gateway to breastfeeding information. Whether you want to be able to find out the benefits of breastfeeding, see some research or improve your technique, you'll be able to access everything right from this site. Check out breastfeeding articles, useful links and FAQs all availble online.
Comment: A national multidisciplinary organisation representing professionals practising in the field of reproductive medicine. The Society works closely with other professional organisations and governmental bodies such as the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists to promote good practice and high clinical and laboratory standards in the field.
Comment: This organisation is dedicated to the elimination of cot death. The Cot Life Society distributes information on cot death prevention. Dr Sprott's theory is that cot death is caused by very toxic nerve gases which can be generated from mattresses and certain other bedding used in babies' cots. Join the mailing list online.
Comment: One of the UK's leading baby charities working to prevent infant deaths and promote baby health. FSID carries out its aims by funding research, supporting bereaved families and promoting information on how to reduce the risk of cot death to health professionals and the public. Go online for the latest edition of FSID news.
Comment: A UK based registered charity, founded by parents, doctors and business people in 1991. BDF's mission is to improve child health, aid families and create awareness of child health challenges. Check out the online information on medical research, publications, events and their Here to Help Service.
Comment: A registered charity working to improve the sexual health and reproductive rights of all people throughout the UK. Go online for advice if you think you may be pregnant and for a comprehensive guide to all methods of contraception. Find out what FPA has to say on the latest sexual health issues, and how to get in touch, on the website.