Emma's Diary

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Emma's Diary is a British media company and parenting club that publishes pregnancy-related content through print and digital media. [1] [2] [3] The company is also known for distributing free resources for prenatal and postnatal care. [4]

History

Emma's Diary was founded by Nick Wells in 1991. [5] [6] The company went on to release a website [7] [8] and app [8] [9] to distribute its content digitally.

Emma's Diary publishes medical information, advice, and video content made for expecting parents. Emma's Diary's content is written according to NHS, NICE, and BFI guidelines. [10] [11]

The company also distributes free packs of baby care products at retailers such as Argos and Boots. [1] [4] [12] It also provides a pregnancy guide compiled by GPs and midwives, which is distributed to GPs and midwives across the UK. [10]

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