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Making the most of your pharmacist during pregnancy and parenthood
Pharmacists are professionals who offer a wide range of free health advice. Learn how pharmacists can help you during pregnancy and parenthood.
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Find local health services
The National Health Services Directory (NHSD) provides easy access to reliable and consistent information about health services for everyone.
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Colds and flu during pregnancy and breastfeeding
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you need to be extra careful with medicines you take for cold or flu, as they can affect your unborn baby.
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Medicines for babies and children
Get practical and reliable advice on giving your sick infant or child medicine, including help with measuring dosage and managing side effects.
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Medicines during pregnancy
Learn more about taking medicines during pregnancy, which includes over-the-counter medicine as well as herbal supplements and vitamins.
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Types of thermometers
There are several different types of thermometers you can use to check your baby’s temperature.
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Itching during pregnancy
Mild itching is common in pregnancy, but if the itching becomes severe it can be a sign of a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
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Childhood rashes - Eczema
Eczema is a common chronic skin condition in children. Typically, eczema is characterised by an itchy rash that comes and goes. Eczema is not contagious but does tend to run in families and commonly first appears in early childhood.
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Allergies and hay fever during pregnancy
Hay fever and allergies won't harm you or your baby, but a stuffy nose, sneezing and a lack of sleep can impact your general wellbeing.
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Managing period pain
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) is common but might make it difficult for you to enjoy normal activities. Here are some ways to manage painful periods, and know when it’s time to see your doctor.
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