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BirthChoiceUK

This non-commercial web site is aimed at pregnant women in the UK to help them choose where to give birth. This could mean choosing a hospital birth, giving birth in a birth centre or midwifery-led unit, or a home birth. Women are encouraged to think about the sort of birth they would like, using research-based information. A map of the UK shows them the maternity units local to them and the site gives maternity statistics for these. Women are provided with a list of questions they may like to ask when visiting their local maternity units to ensure that they choose to give birth in the place that gives them the best chance of having the sort of birth they want. The site also contains information of interest to maternity health professionals

www.BirthChoiceUK.com

Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services (AIMS)

AIMS is a voluntary organisation that campaigns for the improvement of all aspects of maternity care. Through a network of members they offer support and information to parents, midwives, doctors and other health professionals. They also publish a wide range of leaflets and booklets that enable parents to make informed choices about their care. A free publications list is available from:

AIMS
Manor Barn
Thurloxton
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8RH

Tel: 0870 765 1433

Fax: 020 8390 4381

www.aims.org.uk

email: chair@aims.org.uk