Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

FIRST RESPONSE LAUNCHES FREE MIDWIFE HELPLINE

FIRST RESPONSE LAUNCHES FREE MIDWIFE HELPLINE

Health News: Got a Question About Pregnancy? Want To Speak To A Midwife? Log on to the FREE First Response Midwife Helpline.

(13th February 2006) Whether you’re thinking about pregnancy, actively trying or just need some professional advice, as of today you can now e-mail your questions to a team of fully trained midwives FREE thanks to First Response.

Available online at www.firstresponsefertility.com this new Midwife Helpline gives people the chance to e-mail a midwife direct, as often as they like. Whether its conception concerns, diet advice, medical worries or finding out your healthcare entitlements, the free service provides confidential advice and information on all issues from conception to birth and beyond.

Parents, especially those trying for the 1st time, are information-hungry. NHS shortages and the increasing strain on midwives often leaves parents worried about taking up too much of their midwife’s time. This new resource aims to relieve some of the pressure on midwives by supplying accurate information and answering concerns direct.

The site will also anonymously database all questions and answers so you may find your answer before emailing a midwife. For those women trying to conceive, there's also a special section dedicated to conception which offers a plethora of useful tips and advice on baby making.

First Response says, “Our Midwife helpline offers people a fast track to the reliable information they need. Anyone can e-mail a question directly to the helpline and in a short time will receive a personalised reply. We anticipate a great demand for this kind of personalised service and hope this new communication route helps relive NHS pressure.”

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The service launches in February. Emails are free. The Midwife team expect to reply to each enquiry within 72 hours, however, in some cases responses may take longer.

First Response range of family planning products help guide you through all stages of pregnancy. The Early Result Pregnancy Test (£8.79.) is so accurate it can detect pregnancy even before you miss your period, up to four days before. If you’re having difficulty conceiving the Ovulation Prediction Test (£19.99) help to determine the days you’re most fertile.

If you’d like further information, fertility case studies or product please contact Christina Wright on 020 7637 1237/ 07957 383070 chrissie@pr4.com