midwife | Pregnancy and Parenting

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[…]

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

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

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

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