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Life events
Having a baby
Getting pregnant
If
you feel anxious or worried about getting pregnant then talk to your GP or
a family planning clinic. NHS
Direct website (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk) offers
information on a variety of fertility issues and advice and guidance on your
health during pregnancy. The National
Childbirth Trust website (www.nct.org.uk) offers
support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.
Pregnancy complications
You should be able to speak to your GP or midwife at any time, but if you think something may be seriously wrong, contact them or your local hospital immediately for advice and help. NHS Direct online offers general information and details of publications about pregnancy complications including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and stillbirth. The Miscarriage Association website (www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk) also provides support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss.
Your entitlements
If you're expecting a baby there are a number of benefits you may be entitled to whether or not you are working. Check out the Department of Work and Pensions website (www.dwp.gov.uk) (formerly the DSS) for further information on the benefits available. If you are claiming any benefits don't forget to inform the council benefits office of your change in circumstances. If you are working you could be entitled to parental leave.
Registering a birth
Full details of how to register a birth in Adur are available on this web site.
Below are some other links for this web site that might be of help or interest to you :
Either click on the external links below or those contained within the text :
- NHS direct (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk)
- National childbirth trust (www.nct.org.uk)
- Miscarriage Association (www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk)
- Department of Work and Pensions (www.dwp.gov.uk)
- Family planning association (www.fpa.org.uk)
- BPAS British pregnancy advisory service (abortion) (www.bpas.org)
Once they have grown
For advice on many aspects of childcare take a look at the page on our website and this in turn will link you to the WSCC website where there more advice :
For ideas on what recreational activities your child can take part in, see what is on offer at our leisure centres :
Other places to find information
You can also use our A to Z or search sections to find what you are looking for.
