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Category: Antenatal Care & Procedures
First Trimester Overview
So, you have had your positive pregnancy test! Firstly, congratulations! There is no doubt you are experiencing a variety of[…]
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How Healthcare Workers Can Improve Their Support for Pregnant Women During Lockdown
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
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
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
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
Almost all pregnant women feel more tired than usual at some stage of their pregnancy. This is because your body[…]
Read moreNosebleeds during 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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
During your first antenatal meeting, your midwife will give you a booklet, which she will refer to as your notes[…]
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