Resources
As you are probably aware, there is a wealth of information that pregnant couples and new parents can access through books, websites and a miriad of other resources. We have tried to signpost you to a small selection of resources that we think are worth looking at, without overloading you with long lists.
BOOKS
The Haynes Baby Manual: Conception to Two Years, Ian Banks, Publisher: Haynes Group, 2003, ISBN: 1844250598
The Sixty Minute Father, Rob Parsons, Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, 1997, ISBN: 034063040X
The Secret of Happy Parents, Steve Biddulph & Shaaron Biddulph, Publisher: Thorsons (HarperCollins), 2004, ISBN: 0007189575
The Secret of Happy Children, Steve Biddulph, Publisher: Thorsons (HarperCollins),1998, ISBN: 0722536690
On Becoming BABY WISE, Gary Ezzo & Robert Bucknam
Publisher: Parent-Wise Solutions Inc., 2001, ISBN: 0971453209
First-time Parents – What every new parent needs to know, Dr. Miriam Stoppard, Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, 2006, ISBN: 140531060X
ORGANISATIONS FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS
Fathers Direct
A website by the UK organisation that aims to promote the role of fathers. Comprehensive articles and forums.
NHS Direct
0845 46 47
The official National Health Service website is very useful. It does not give diagnoses, but does offer important information about various medical areas including ‘Pregnancy’, ‘Maternity Care’ and other topics.
Midwives Online
Check the Parents section which has excellent information on pregnancy and birth, including good links to other organisations.
MARRIAGE care
MARRIAGE care offer Relationships Education, Marriage Preparation, Relationship Counselling and a Telephone Helpline at 0845 660 6000.
Relate
0845 130 40 16
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.
Credit Action
0800 138 1111
www.creditaction.org.uk
Credit Action produces a range of helpful information on money matters.
Citizens Advice Bureau
0845 458 2515
The Citizens Advice Bureau offers advice on money and debt, welfare and other legal matters.
