NHS APIs Pregnancy
Content from the NHS website pregnancy hub. Includes information and advice about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
This API is accessed through HTTP and returns data in a JSON format.
Base URL
All requests to this API should start with the following base URL:
https://api.nhs.uk/pregnancy
API Version
The API version number can be supplied as a query parameter:
?api-version=1.0
Authentication and Headers
Your request must include a subscription-key header with a valid subscription key.
Endpoints
An endpoint is added to the base URL to create the full request URL. Some APIs have more than 1 type of endpoint you can use.
Pregnancy guide
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.Endpoint
GET `/`Responses
200 - Successful response for the health A-Z index.
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},
"license": "https://developer.api.nhs.uk/terms",
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"description": "",
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}
}
]
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},
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{
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"Skin cancer (non-melanoma)"
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"Solar keratoses"
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{
"description": "Read about acupuncture, a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine in which fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body to relieve or prevent health problems",
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{
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{
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{
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{
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Caching all content supplied through our API is recommended where possible. Unless otherwise notified by the syndication team, you should refresh cached content at least once every 7 days. If instructed to refresh cached our content, you must do so immediately.
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Usage caps
When using a trial subscription, you will only be able to run 10 calls/minute up to a maximum of 1,000 calls per month. A full subscription caps usage at 4,000 calls per hour. You are not to call the APIs over 4,000 times in any one-hour period, unless you have notified the syndication team in advance and they have confirmed in writing that you can do so.
Standard licence terms
By using the NHS website syndicated content, you agree to be bound by the standard licence terms.
Your contact details
You must provide accurate contact details that must be kept up to date while you are using our content. Failure to keep contact details updated is a breach of our licence terms and may result in your subscription being disabled. You can check your details on your profile.
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If you need help using any of our APIs , please email the NHS website service desk at nhswebsite.servicedesk@nhs.net.