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Becoming a parent

Advice and support on becoming a parent.

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Breastfeeding

Top tips and where to get support if you are breastfeeding.

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Health Visiting Service

Find out about Wye Valley NHS Trust's Health Visiting Service.

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Advice and support on keeping healthy.

Healthy Start (NHS)

Get help to buy healthy food and milk if you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4.

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How to get urgent mental health support.

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Get help and advice with domestic abuse.

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Drug and alcohol advice

Find drugs and alcohol support in Herefordshire.

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Stopping smoking

Local and national support and resources to help you stop smoking.

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Antenatal classes

Antenatal education in Herefordshire from Wye Valley NHS Trust.

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Pregnancy

Week-by-week guide to pregnancy from the NHS.

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