Pregnancy and deafness

Last quality assured: 02/09/2025

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Two ladies having a conversation at a dining table, one of which is doing sign language

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Increase your understanding of how best you can support pregnant women who have hearing loss or are deaf. From resources and tips on communication during pregnancy care and labour, access a range of resources offering useful advice and information.

Who is this resource for?

All nurse roles

Resource lead

Contact details for this resource lead:

Maria

Symeonaki

Professional Lead for Midwifery and Women's Health

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Resource last reviewed 02/09/2025

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Last reviewed: 02/09/2025