www.airogym.com
Pregnant women are 5 times as likely to get Deep Vein Thrombosis as non-pregnant. It is therefore vital that you exercise your legs regularly, especially if immobile for long periods - eg on a long flight. The Airogym Exerciser is a clinically proven device that keeps your blood circulating by simulating walking from a seated position. It also reduces foot and ankle swelling and can be used throughout your pregnancy to provide relief. Buy now at: www.airogym.com
keoz4.com
Kids, Teens and Home Vertical Portal
eSupportGroups
- Health Forums
eSupportGroups.com hosts many online discussion
groups covering a wide variety of medical health topics.
Fetal
Alcohol and Drug Unit
The Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit is a research unit
dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Their work has focused
on research to identify and examine the effects of prenatal alcohol and
drug exposure across the life span, with particular emphasis on FAS and
FAE. Useful links to support groups.
Ovulation
Calendar
A handy software program that calculates your
time of ovulation and generates your personal fertility calendar.
DIABETES UK - The Charity for people with diabetes
Diabetes UK is the new name of the British Diabetic
Association - the leading charity working for people with diabetes, funding
research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. This
site is full of useful information about the condition and is updated
regularly.
UK
SANDS - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
The SANDS website provides support for bereaved
parents and their families whose baby has died at or soon after birth.
TAMBA
- The Charity for Parents with twins, triplets, quads or more
This site provides information and mutual support
networks for families with twins or more, highlighting their unique needs
to all involved in their care. Become a member and twins, higher multiples
and their siblings will receive discounts at certain stores.
ACTION
ON PRE-ECLAMPSIA (APEC) - Promoting Safer Pregnancy
APEC is a UK charity set up in 1991 to ease and
prevent suffering from pre-eclampsia and improve care and understanding
of the condition. Become a member of the organisation and and gain access
to their local befriender service, their helpline, experts, written information
and a 'matchmaker service' which links up people who have had similar
experiences.
BIRTH
DEFECTS FOUNDATION - Health for Babies, Hope for Parents
Birth Defects are syndromes, diseases, disorders
and malformations which occur before birth. This site provides a download
called 'What's Next' a booklet for parents which provides general information,
awareness and comfort to parents about the outcome of medical tests or
who have recently received a diagnosis that their child has some form
of Birth Defect.
BONNIE
BABES FOUNDATION
The Bonnie Babes Foundation is a non-profit organisation
established in Australian to counsel families grieving after the loss
of a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth or prematurity and to assist medical
research.
THE
HELLP SYNDROME SOCIETY
HELLP syndrome, is a unique variant of pre-eclampsia
(toxemia), all the brief but detailed information on this site can be
found on the same page. There is a comprehensive list of links at the
bottom of the page which link from everything from medical papers to related
sites in Spanish and Dutch.
LA
LECH LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL
This site provides information and support to mothers
and potential mothers who want to breastfeed. The site also provides health
care professionals with continuing education opportunities and the latest
research on lactation management.
THE
MISCARRIAGE ASSOCIATION
This site raises the awareness of the Miscarriage
Association. It is helpful and interesting and features a news section
which is updated every month, also find out how you can help this organisation.
THE
NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST (NCT)
This site offers support in pregnancy, childbirth
and early parenthood. It offers plenty of information in order that parents
can make informed choices. The latest updates are posted on the homepage
and the 'Through the Maze' section will help you find reliable, balanced
and up-to-date information.
TESCO
BABY & TODDLER SITE
Become a member of this site and you will receive
8 free magazines and could save up to £150 on special and exclusive offers.
It also offers useful tips on bath times through to choosing a car seat.
PATIENT.CO.UK
: HEALTH AND ILLNESS WEBSITE DIRECTORY
Patient UK is a directory of UK health, disease
and related websites. It is edited by two GPs
UKPARENTS
- YOUR PARENTING LIFELINE, ONLINE
UKparents is one of the UKs largest independent
websites and community for parents and parents to be in the UK. The site
offers articles, information and entertainment but more importantly help,
advice, support and friendship. There are lots of areas on the site where
you can get involved and make new friends and you will find something
new every day.