Useful Resources, Links & Evidence
to support informed decision-making
AIMS (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services)
Advocacy, rights, and informed decision-making support in maternity care.
https://www.aims.org.ukBirthrights
Protecting human rights in pregnancy and childbirth, with helpful factsheets on consent, choice, and care.
https://www.birthrights.org.ukCochrane UK – Evidence for Maternity Care
Trusted, up-to-date summaries of maternity research from Cochrane Reviews.
https://uk.cochrane.orgNICE Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – evidence-based guidelines used by UK healthcare professionals.
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidanceNHS Pregnancy & Baby Guide
Practical, NHS-verified information covering pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancyScreening Tests for You and Your Baby (NHS England)
A clear overview of recommended antenatal and newborn screening tests.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/screening-tests-for-you-and-your-baby-description-in-briefEvidence Based Birth
Summaries of current research on pregnancy and birth topics, written in an accessible, parent-friendly way.
https://evidencebasedbirth.comDr Sara Wickham
Midwife, researcher and author known for unpacking complex maternity topics in a parent-friendly way.
https://www.sarawickham.comThe Lancet – Midwifery Series
Influential global research on the benefits of midwifery care models.
https://www.thelancet.com/series/midwiferyRCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) Guidelines
Professional clinical guidelines on maternity care used across the UK.
https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/RCOG Patient Information Leaflets
Easy-to-read, evidence-based leaflets for parents on a wide range of pregnancy and birth topics.
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets
La Leche League UK
Breastfeeding information and helpline support from trained volunteers.
https://www.laleche.org.ukThe Breastfeeding Network
Evidence-based information on feeding and infant care, plus helpline details.
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.ukNational Breastfeeding Helpline
Free, confidential helpline for breastfeeding support: 0300 100 0212
https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.ukBASIS (Baby Sleep Info Source)
Evidence-based, research-backed guidance on infant sleep and safe sleeping.
https://www.basisonline.org.ukLullaby Trust
Information on safer sleep and reducing the risk of SIDS.
https://www.lullabytrust.org.ukMake Birth Better
Support for anyone affected by birth trauma, with resources for both parents and professionals.
https://www.makebirthbetter.orgTommy’s Pregnancy Information
Evidence-based guidance on pregnancy health, miscarriage, baby loss and premature birth.
https://www.tommys.orgSands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity)
Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby.
https://www.sands.org.ukGroup B Strep Support
Information about GBS in pregnancy and how to make informed decisions around it.
https://gbss.org.ukAPEC (Action on Pre-eclampsia)
Guidance and support around pre-eclampsia in pregnancy.
https://www.apec.org.ukARC (Antenatal Results and Choices)
Specialist support for those facing decisions after antenatal screening.
https://www.arc-uk.orgPelvic Partnership
Support and information for women experiencing pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnancy and after birth.
https://pelvicpartnership.org.ukBUMPS (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy)
Evidence-based safety info on using medicines during pregnancy.
https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org