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Health information disclaimer

This page explains what our guidance can and cannot do, and how to get the right help for you and your baby.

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General information, not medical advice

Bump to Baby provides general educational information for people preparing for pregnancy, during pregnancy, after birth and through a baby’s first year. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or a substitute for an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. Using this website does not create a clinician–patient relationship.

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Accuracy and changes

We use recognised UK sources and aim to keep information accurate, but health guidance and individual circumstances change. We do not promise that every page is complete, error-free or current at every moment. Source links and review dates are provided so you can check the latest official guidance.

Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bump to Baby is not responsible for loss or damage caused by relying on general website information instead of obtaining appropriate professional advice. Nothing on this page excludes or restricts liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or your statutory rights.

How we review health content

Our health information is based on recognised UK sources, including NHS and NICE guidance, and is reviewed through our midwife-led editorial process. We record sources, review material when official guidance changes and schedule a full review at least annually.

Clinical reviewer: Bump to Baby founding midwife, with 30 years’ experience
Review schedule: Last reviewed September 2026 · Next review September 2027

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