Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
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Tommy’sStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for lifeBaby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App StoreMAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
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07427 851670
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MAMA Academy
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contact@mamaacademy.org.ukNHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
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NHS: PregnancyNotify us if you’re Pregnant
Please contact the surgery for the maternity exemption certificate to be filled in, this can also be sent electronically if you have an email address.
The NHS provide advice and information on maternity and paternity benefits and leave.
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www.nhs.uk/maternity-and-paternity-benefits-and-leave.When you become pregnant
When you become pregnant you will have various choices ahead of you. The earlier you seek advice the more options you have. We recommend folic acid and vitamin D supplements for the healthy development of a baby and it is sensible to meet early with midwife to discuss healthy and safe nutrition and alcohol use.
Self refer to your local hospitals
UCLH
Maternity services : University College London Hospitals
Whittington Hospital
Whittington Maternity ServicesPlanning your pregnancy
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy.
View the ‘Planning your pregnancy’ page on the NHS website for more information.Breastfeeding support
Independent breastfeeding support and information.
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www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/peersupportprojects/islingtonAntenatal Care
Calculate your Due date
www.nhs.uk – Due Date Calculator
Your antenatal appointments explained
www.nhs.uk – Your antenatal appointments
Find maternity services
www.nhs.uk – Find Maternity servicesPostnatal Care
You should have your postnatal check 6 to 8 weeks after your baby’s birth to make sure you feel well and are recovering properly.
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Your 6-week postnatal check – NHS
Pregnancy and maternity
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 10 March 2025