This guideline updates and replaces NICE PH11 and PH27. It covers nutrition and weight management in pregnancy for anyone who may become pregnant, is planning to become pregnant or is already pregnant, and nutrition in children up to 5 years. Care of babies and children born preterm or with low birth weight is not covered. The guideline does not give detailed advice on what constitutes a healthy diet. GPCPC contributed as a stakeholder to consultation on the content of this guideline.
Breastfeeding
There are a huge number of respected books/websites/papers on perinatal care. Below is a selection of texts, including documents produced by GPCPC that may be useful for both GPs and patients or their families.
We will try to keep this list up-to-date. If there is anything that you think should be added, updated or changed please contact [email protected]
NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (UKDILAS)
Guidance to help decision making about the use of medicines in breastfeeding.
The Breastfeeding Network: Drugs in Breastmilk Factsheets
Referenced factsheets compiled by the Breastfeeding Network’s Drugs in Breastmilk Information Service team of pharmacists.
Lactmed
A US database containing information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.
The GP Infant Feeding Network UK (GPIFN UK)
A clinical resource on infant feeding for General Practitioners (GPs) working in the UK. The website was developed as an independent, voluntary project by UK GPs with assistance and input from colleagues working in infant feeding, maternity and early years.
The Breastfeeding Network
Offers independent, evidence-based information and support to help build awareness of breastfeeding to individuals and organisations and to support a parent in their choice to breastfeed.
Lactation After Loss: Choices for Bereaved Parents
E-learning course for healthcare professionals addressing how to help bereaved parents understand their lactation choices following pregnancy and loss.