Maternal and perinatal health
Maximising maternal health and wellbeing during and after pregnancy improves child health outcomes, including stopping smoking and breastfeeding.
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Smoking during pregnancy
Rates of smoking during pregnancy have recently stalled in the UK, despite known complications for the mother and child, potentially leading to stillbirth and neonatal death.
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has multiple benefits, including reduced risk of gastrointestinal problems and respiratory infections. UK breastfeeding rates lag behind comparable high income countries.
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