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Category: Antenatal Care & Procedures

How Healthcare Workers Can Improve Their Support for Pregnant Women During Lockdown

May 22, 2020 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Healthcare workers are essential, and they deserve to work in safe settings. This makes taking care of patients a huge[…]

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What Pregnant Women Should Know About Coronavirus

April 14, 2020 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

This is a weird and stressful time for all of us. A global pandemic and quarantine measures isn’t exactly something[…]

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Perineal Massage

December 3, 2018 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

It will come as a shock to no-one to learn that during a ‘natural’ birth the female body will need[…]

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Congenital Toxoplasmosis

December 19, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

This is a rare condition affecting only around 2,000 pregnant women in the UK each year but it can also[…]

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Tiredness in pregnancy

December 19, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Almost all pregnant women feel more tired than usual at some stage of their pregnancy. This is because your body[…]

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Nosebleeds during Pregnancy

December 19, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Having nosebleeds can be quite scary, especially when you are pregnant. However, it is important to remember that nosebleeds are[…]

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Where can I have my baby?

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

At your first booking appointment with your midwife you may asked ‘Where do you want to have your baby?’. You may[…]

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Urine testing during Pregnancy

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

As part of every routine antenatal appointment with your midwife your urine will be tested.  This is an important test[…]

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Ultrasounds in Pregnancy

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

There are 2 main ultrasounds which you may have during your pregnancy. Both are used to see how your baby[…]

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Spa Treatments during Pregnancy

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Many women decide to take some time out from their everyday regime by attending a spa in order to help[…]

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The Role of a Midwife

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

During your pregnancy, your labour and in those early days of parenthood you will regularly see and meet with a[…]

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Rhesus Negative and Anti D injection

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

During your pregnancy you will have your blood tested and your blood type will be recorded onto your antenatal notes. […]

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Pregnancy Massage

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life, but the many changes it brings to a woman’s body result[…]

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Membrane Sweep

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

If you are overdue, your midwife or doctor may carry out a membrane sweep in order to start your labour. A[…]

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Kick Counts

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Around 28 weeks, or the start of the third trimester, expectant mothers should begin doing daily “kick counts.” Simply put,[…]

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Glucose Tolerance Test

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

A glucose tolerance test (GTT) or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a screening test used to test your[…]

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Chorionic Villus Sampling – CVS

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a very accurate test that is carried out on your unborn baby which can detect[…]

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Antenatal Notes Explained

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

During your first antenatal meeting, your midwife will give you a booklet, which she will refer to as your notes[…]

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Antenatal Classes

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

Antenatal Classes can be very useful and helpful. They help you during your pregnancy and also help you to prepare for[…]

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Antenatal appointments

December 16, 2016 weezypops Antenatal Care & Procedures, Pregnancy

The care and advice that you receive from healthcare professionals whilst you are pregnant is referred to as ‘Antenatal care’.[…]

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