PIF Categories: Pregnancy
Vaccinations that help protect you and your baby during and after pregnancy
Immunisation helps to protect you and your baby from infectious diseases. Immunise against: Flu (Influenza) Whooping cough (Pertussis) German measles (Rubella) This leaflet describes the vaccinations that help protect you […]
A guide on COVID-19 vaccine for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines available in […]
Vitamin K for newborn babies
Find out more about why the Department of Health and Social Care and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend that all newborn babies receive Vitamin K as an […]
Vitamin D in pregnancy, breastfeeding and children under 5
This information is to help you understand the benefits of taking vitamin D supplements when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. What does vitamin D do? Vitamin D regulates the amount […]
COVID-19 and flu vaccines in pregnancy
Information about COVID-19 vaccines recommended in pregnancy. The vaccine is safe and effective at any stage of pregnancy. Vaccination is the best way to protect against the known risks of […]
Making decisions around tests and procedures in pregnancy
This leaflet is to provide information for those who have been asked to provide consent for a test or procedure. During pregnancy, labour and birth a midwife or doctor talk […]