Pregnancy and postnatal care
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NICE guidelineNICE hypertension in pregnancy guideline
This summary covers the diagnosis and management of hypertension during pregnancy, labour, and birth.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN FASD guideline
Failure to recognise prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) as a possible cause of behavioural difficulties, such as ADHD, may contribute to adverse outcomes for the child. This summary covers the identification of children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and includes a succinct and helpful diagnostic algorithm.
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NICE guideline
NICE preterm follow up guideline
This summary explains the risk of different developmental problems and disorders, what patients and carers need to know, and discharge planning.
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News
BAP publishes guidance on the use of psychotropic medication before, during, and after pregnancy
The British Association for Psychopharmacology has published Consensus guidance on the use of psychotropic medication preconception, in pregnancy, and postpartum.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN management of asthma in pregnancy guideline
An up-to-date summary of BTS/SIGN guidance on the management of asthma during pregnancy. Includes treatment of acute asthma and management during labour.
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NICE guideline
NICE antenatal care guideline
A brief summary of NICE guidance on routine care for the healthy pregnant woman. Includes information, lifestyle advice, and fetal and maternal screening.
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Independent professional body guideline
BSR/BHPR prescribing drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding guideline
This Guidelines summary includes a summary table on prescribing anti-rheumatic drugs, analgesics and other drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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NICE guideline
NICE diabetes in pregnancy guideline
An up-to-date summary of NICE guidance on diabetes management in pregnancy. Includes gestational diabetes, preconception, antenatal, and postnatal care.
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NICE guideline
NICE antenatal and postnatal mental health guideline
A concise NICE guideline summary on the management of women with mental health problems during pregancy planning, pregnancy, and the postnatal period.
