Useful Resources

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.

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The Breastfeeding Network: Drugs in Breastmilk Factsheets

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Referenced factsheets compiled by the Breastfeeding Network’s Drugs in Breastmilk Information Service team of pharmacists.

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RCOG: Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in pregnancy

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Guidance for healthcare professionals on coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in pregnancy, including guidance on vaccination in pregnancy, published by the RCOG with other Royal Colleges.

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NHS Website: Vaccinations in pregnancy

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Some vaccinationssuch as the inactivated seasonal flu vaccine and the whooping cough vaccine, are recommended during pregnancy to protect the health of mother and baby.

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Lactmed

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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.

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BUMPS (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy)

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Freely available patient information leaflets from UKTIS.

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