Useful info for mothers and parents

Human rights in maternity care, respectful maternity care:

• Birthrights
• Association for improvements in maternity services

Work, employment, benefits, rights: Maternity Action

Independent midwives:

• IMUK
• Association of Radical Midwives

Recommended resources for informed decision making in maternity care:

• Sara Wickham’s website
• Midwife Cauldron podcast by Rachel Reed and Katie James

NHS care info:

• NHS Constitution for England
• NICE Guidelines for maternity care

Domestic abuse/violence help:

• General information
• Refuge – national helpline
• Woman’s aid

Infant feeding:

• Impartial information on formula milks – First Steps Nutrition
• Breastfeeding resources: UNICEF
• Videos about breastfeeding: Global Health Media

Cloth nappies:

• Wimbledon and Wandsworth Cloth Nappy Library

• The Nappy Lady

Baby wearing: Sheen Slings