While most women have healthy and straight forward pregnancies, it is common to experience minor ailments that can be a source of discomfort and worry. This CPD module aimed at pharmacists and pharmacy professionals will help you to better understand the questions that pregnant customers are likely to ask. For constipation, nausea and vomiting, leg cramps, pain management, skin conditions, and vitamins, it explores the life style changes women can make to help their conditions, over the counter remedies, and pharmaceutical options. The module also flags up areas for particular concern when you should be advising pregnant women to consult their GP or midwife.

• Understand common conditions affecting pregnant women.
• Be able to provide advice about self-care options
• Know more about pharmacological treatments
• Be able to spot serious signs and symptoms.