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Pregnancy & baby care

Tips and advice for women throughout pregnancy and beyond.

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Update from the Department of Health & Social Care

The Department of Health & Social Care share resources

23 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Health bodies rubbish Trump’s paracetamol and autism claims

Huge media effort underway to reassure pregnant women over alarmist comments from President.

23 Sep 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Baby on the brain

Pregnancy and the newborn phase can be a beautiful time for expecting parents, but it can be stressful navigating a whole new world. Luckily, the pharmacy can provide plenty of advice.

12 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists’ knowledge on managing morning sickness “suboptimal”

Community pharmacists found wanting on antiemetic usage and safety.

04 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Bumps ahead!

Pregnancy can have an impact on many aspects of a woman’s mental and physical health. This feature explores a range of conditions that can occur during pregnancy and how the pharmacy can help.

15 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Dealing with those bumps in the road

Helping pregnant women every step of the way

18 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches first saliva pregnancy test

Salistick offers greater choice and a more accessible method of pregnancy testing, says company.

22 Jun 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Ovulation & pregnancy testing

When trying to get pregnant, understanding the menstrual cycle can help in identifying the days when women are most likely to conceive. But pinpointing ovulation is just the start, and there are other considerations too, many of which pharmacy teams can support couples with.

14 Jun 2023 , 15 Min Module

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Baby love

Once people decide they are ready to have a baby – or find themselves pregnant – pharmacy teams can quickly become a trusted source of help, advice and support.

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Oh baby, baby

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a new mother’s life and involves many great changes within body. Expectant mothers may look to the pharmacy for support

09 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Baby steps

Refresh your knowledge on the latest updates in baby care trends.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Nutrition in pregnancy

This pharmacy scenario aims to improve your understanding of nutrition during pregnancy.

21 Feb 2022 , 5 Min Module

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Supporting new mothers

Pharmacy teams can be on hand with support for parents at each stage from conception to pregnancy and beyond.

15 Oct 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Covid-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Improve your understanding of the guidance being given to pregnant women regarding the Covid-19 vaccine.

14 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Ovulation and pregnancy testing

Pharmacy teams can support couples trying to get pregnant with advice about fertility and good pre-conception care.

10 Mar 2021 , 15 Min Module

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Baby care: into the unknown

Caring for a baby's health can be as stressful as it is joyful, but pharmacy teams can offer advice and reassurance.

08 Mar 2021 , 4 Min Article

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