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Sexual health
• Sex may be the last thing on
mum’s mind after giving birth but
unless you are planning your next
baby immediately, thinking about
contraception is important. It’s also
good for parents to know their STI
and HIV status
• www.sexualhealthoxfordshire.nhs.
uk has a range of clinic locations
and opening hours across the
county offering a full range of
contraception choices as well as
STI and HIV testing
• Ensuring you keep up to date with
your cervical screening (smear
test) is also important. It tests the
health of the cervix and checks for
abnormalities. Contact your GP
surgery to make an appointment
or to find out when your next one is
due.
Alcohol, drugs & smoking
• Limiting the amount of alcohol we
drink is good for our physical health
and mental wellbeing
• 3-4 units of alcohol a day for men
(e.g. a pint and a half of 4% beer)
• 2-3 units for women (e.g. 175 ml
glass of wine), although this should
be none if you are breastfeeding
• Using illicit drugs may impair your
ability to take care of your baby and
yourself. It can also cause physical
harm
• If you would like support around
alcohol or drug use telephone the
drugs and alcohol information line
on 01865 403261
• Smoking is not only harmful to
yourself but also to your baby
through second hand smoke. See
the smoking advice on page 43 for
more details.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
For more information on any of the
above topics and services available
within Oxfordshire visit:
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/publichealth