Short Service Led by Ann Jones. 10.00am

Jackie Ballard, of Alcohol Concern, said middle-aged and older people drinking above recommended limits, often in their own homes, were of particular concern.

“These are the people who tend to require the most complex and expensive health care due to the mental and physical problems caused by drinking too much and alcohol’s impact on the ageing body.

“Alcohol is linked to over 60 medical conditions and unless society and the government starts to take this seriously and acknowledges the health problems too much alcohol can cause, the situation will only get worse and the NHS will continue to strain under the burden of alcohol harm.”

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Josh McDowell answers.

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Not all stillbirths can be prevented. However, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk.

These include:

• stopping smoking
• avoiding alcohol and drugs during pregnancy – these can seriously affect your baby’s development, as well as increasing the risk ofmiscarriage and stillbirth
• attending all your antenatal appointments so that midwives can monitor the growth and wellbeing of your baby
• making sure you’re a healthy weight before trying to get pregnant
• protecting yourself against infections (see causes of stillbirth) and avoiding certain foods
• reporting any tummy pain or vaginal bleeding that you have to your midwife on the same day
• being aware of your baby’s movements and reporting any concerns you have to your midwife straight away
• reporting any itching to your midwife