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…
Q - Can I use an e-cigarette to help me quit smoking during pregnancy?
A - Yes, e-cigarettes can help you to quit and are much less harmful than smoking. Stopping smoking early in pregnancy almost…
What is a Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)
A Trans-Nasal Endoscopy is a procedure where a thin flexible tube is passed down through the nose then down over the back of the tongue to examine the gullet…
You will be required to fast for this procedure, you MUST NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR 6 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME. Failure to do this may result in cancellation on the day.
On admission the…
Local anaesthetic spray
This procedure is performed by a using a spray to numb the nasal passage and the throat. You will usually be able to leave the unit straight away on your own and continue…
