First stage of labour
During the first stage of labour, contractions make your cervix gradually open (dilate). Established labour is when you are having regular contractions which are opening your…
If you have a straightforward natural birth, you and baby are well and you are confident with breastfeeding, you can go home some time after about 6 hours. For those mums who go to the postnatal…
Having a baby in neonatal care can be worrying for parents, but the staff looking after your baby will make sure you receive all the information, communication and support you need. If your baby…
When you are discharged from the hospital or following your home birth, your community midwife will either attend your home address or ask you to visit a postnatal clinic during the postnatal…
In recent years there has been a huge change in what we understand about how our babies develop and what they need from their parents and carers to thrive and enjoy happier and healthier lives.
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If you are interested in having your baby at home, please discuss this with your midwife at booking or as soon as you know that you want to have a homebirth.
During your pregnancy your antenatal…
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic our Surgery School was offered in face to face group sessions, once a month, in the hospital. This gave patients the opportunity to meet the hospital team and find…
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