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Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)

Non-directive support and information throughout the antenatal testing process.
Tel: 020 7631 0285
Email: info@arc-uk.org
Website: www.arc-uk.org

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

Runs a helpline and a forum on their website
Helpline: 08444 122 949
Website: www.abm.me.uk

Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services (AIMS)

Information about all aspects of maternity care for parents and professionals.
Tel: 0870 765 1433
Website: www.aims.org.uk

BirthChoiceUK

Information on birth options and where to have your baby.
Website: www.birthchoiceuk.com

Bliss

The premature baby charity.
Helpline: 0500 618140
General enquiries: 020 7378 1122
Email: information@bliss.org.uk
Website: www.bliss.org.uk

Breastfeeding Network

Supporterline: 0844 412 4664
Website: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Information about emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and what to do next.
Actionline: 0845 730 4030
General enquiries: 0870 365 5050
Website: www.bpas.org.uk

CAREConfidential

Helpline for information and advice on pregnancy, and abortion counselling.
Tel: 0800 028 2228
Website: www.careconfidential.org.uk

Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

Provides a helpline offering information and support on all aspects of ectopic pregnancy.
Tel: 01895 238025
Email: ept@ectopic.org
Website: www.ectopic.org

Getting Pregnant

Facts on fertility and the quest to become pregnant.
Website: www.gettingpregnant.co.uk

La Leche League (GB)

Promotes breastfeeding and offers a support helpline.
Helpline: 0845 120 2918
General enquiries: 0845 456 1855
Email: admin@laleche.org.uk
Website: www.laleche.org.uk

National Childbirth Trust

Breastfeeding line: 0870 444 8708
Email: enquiries@nct.org.uk
Website: www.nct.org.uk

Tommy's

Information to help maximise the chance of having a healthy pregnancy.
Information service: 0870 777 3060
General enquiries: 0870 770 7070
Email: mailbox@tommys.org
Website: www.tommys.org

Twins and Multiple Birth Association (TAMBA)

Twinline: 0800 138 0509
Tel: 0870 770 3305
Website: www.tamba.org.uk

Twins Club

Website: www.twinsclub.co.uk

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