Where will I have my baby?
|
|
- Coral Lambert
- 7 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Where will I have my baby? Singleton Hospital, Swansea Midwifery Led Unit Antenatal Assessment Unit Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend Labour Ward / Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Port Talbot The Birth Centre /
2 2
3 During your pregnancy you will be asked to make lots of decisions. This leaflet is intended to help you consider the choices available to you regarding the place of birth for your baby. As birth is generally very safe for both yourself and baby (Birth Place Study, 2011 (BPS,2011)), we offer you the choice of planning your birth: at home in the Birth Centre at Neath Port Talbot Hospital in the Midwifery Led Unit, Singleton Hospital in the Consultant Led Unit at either Singleton Hospital or Princess of Wales Hospital Regardless of where you decide to give birth, you will be cared for during your pregnancy and after the baby is born by a named midwife who is a member of a Team. We are proud to inform you that within ABMU Health Board, women always receive one-to-one care from a midwife during labour. 3
4 What is best for me and how do I choose? You may not be aware that you have a choice about where to give birth. Most pregnant women, particularly those who are pregnant for the first time, think they must have their baby in hospital under the care of a Consultant. Recent reports have suggested that it is just as safe for a woman who is healthy and experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy to give birth outside a Consultant Led Unit. However, if you experience problems during your pregnancy, need a Caesarean Section or you are offered an induction of labour, you will be advised to attend either Singleton Hospital or Princess of Wales Hospital for the birth of your baby. If you are having an uncomplicated pregnancy you will be cared for following the All Wales Clinical Pathway for Normal Labour. This Pathway aids the midwife on the care you receive during your labour. If complications arise or progression is slow, then you will be transferred from Midwifery to Consultant care. More information about the Pathway is available from your midwife. Home assessment Healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies have the option of a midwife to support them at home in early labour. Home assessments are offered as many women experience a latent phase of labour. This is when your body is getting ready for labour but not quite established. You may have heard it called niggling or slow labour. If we can support you to remain at home you are more likely to carry on eating and drinking normally and continue with normal life. You will not need to come into hospital until labour is established. Research tells us that, with appropriate support, the best place for a woman in the latent phase is her own environment. 4
5 Home birth Some women choose to give birth at home because they want to have their baby in a familiar environment with their family around them. According to the Birth Place Study (BPS), 2011, birth is safe for women and babies at home if it is their second or more baby. However, there is a slight increase in risk to first babies being born at home. If you are pregnant with your first baby and you are planning a home birth, please discuss your birth plan with your midwife. If you start your labour at home you are more likely to have a normal birth. This is because you: have more control during the birth and therefore may feel more relaxed be able to move around your home, watch TV or listen to music may use less drugs for pain relief are less likely to need stitches can have whoever you want with you during the birth eat and drink what you like If you request an epidural or any problems occur you will need to be transferred to hospital. Who will look after me? If you choose a home birth you will be cared for by a midwife from your Team with a second person attending for the birth. As midwives are experts in normal birth, no doctors will need to be present. The midwife will stay with you for up to two hours after the birth of your baby. You will be visited by another midwife within 12 hours. Whenever possible a midwife will carry out your baby s first examination. What about the equipment needed for the birth? Your midwife will bring all the equipment necessary, including gas & air and Pethidine for pain relief. If you would like a water birth at home you can make your own arrangements for the hire of a birthing pool. 5
6 What happens if there is a problem? Midwives are trained to deal with a range of problems should they occur. If necessary, a midwife will call for an ambulance to take you or your baby to the nearest hospital for additional care. The time this will take is dependent on where you live. Your midwife will explain to you and your partner why you need to be transferred and what will happen during the transfer. A midwife will always travel with you in the ambulance and if possible, stay with you until your baby is born. Home birth key points More relaxed and more control More likely to experience normal birth Can eat and drink as you please Less likely to need stitches No epidural available If problems occur, you may be transferred Use less drugs for pain relief 6
7 Midwifery Led Unit, Singleton Hospital At Singleton Hospital we have a Midwifery Led Unit where healthy women experiencing uncomplicated pregnancies can give birth. According to BPS, 2011, there are no increased risks for healthy women and their babies who choose to give birth in these areas. The Unit consists of two birthing rooms. It is managed and run by midwives with no doctors present. Many women go home shortly after giving birth. If you want or need to stay longer, we may transfer you to our Postnatal Ward. If there is a problem, your midwife will inform the staff working on the Labour Ward and arrangements will be made to transfer you as soon as possible. Why would I choose the Midwifery Led Unit? If you labour in the Midwifery Led Unit you: are more likely to have a normal birth generally feel that you have more control and are more relaxed may use less drugs for pain relief are less likely to need stitches can have whoever you want with you during labour and the birth generally report a positive birth experience (BPS,2011). If there are any complications or you request an epidural you will be transferred to the Labour Ward. Midwifery Led Unit key points Less likely to need stitches No epidural available No epidural available If problems occur, you may be transferred Use less drugs for pain relief Use less drugs for pain relief 7
8 Birth Centre, Neath Port Talbot Hospital There are seven single-bedded rooms with en-suite bathroom and teamaking facilities. Double beds are provided in some rooms should your partner wish to stay with you. A pool room is also available for women who choose to labour or birth in water. According to BPS 2011, there are no increased risks for healthy women and their babies who choose to give birth in a Birth Centre. The Birth Centre offers a relaxed and homely environment with flexible visiting times, but we do request that you respect other women who are staying with us. Who will look after me? The Birth Centre is managed and run by midwives, there are no doctors present. In labour you will be cared for by a midwife from your Team with a second person attending for the birth. The midwives are experts in normal birth and no doctors are present. Why would I choose the Birth Centre? If you labour in the Birth Centre you: are more likely to have a normal birth generally feel that you have more control and are more relaxed may use less drugs for pain relief are less likely to need stitches can have whoever you want with you during labour and the birth generally report a positive birth experience However: if there are any complications you will be transferred to the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend as there are no Anaesthetists, if you request an epidural you will need to be transferred On average, 90 out of every 100 women who labour in the Birth Centre achieve a normal birth. 8
9 What happens if there is a problem? Midwives are trained to act quickly if a problem arises during labour with you or your baby. If there is a problem, your midwife will call for an ambulance to take you or your baby to the most appropriate unit, just as she/he would if you were at home. About 11 out of 100 women who labour at the Birth Centre are transferred. Most women are transferred because their labour does not progress as quickly as we would hope. Less than 1 in 200 women are transferred for a serious clinical event. Your midwife will explain to you and your partner why you need to be transferred and what will happen during the transfer. A midwife will accompany you during your transfer and if possible, will stay with you until your baby is born. From the time the decision is made to transfer, to arriving at the receiving unit, the time is currently an average of 50 minutes. If you give birth in the Princess of Wales Hospital or Singleton Hospital you can transfer to the Birth Centre at Neath Port Talbot Hospital after the birth of your baby where we can provide additional support. If you would like to do this please let the hospital midwives know and they will make the necessary arrangements. You will need to use your own transport to make the transfer. Birth Centre key points (BPS, 2011) Homely environment unrestricted visiting Less likely to need stitches Use less drugs for pain relief If problems occur, you may be transferred More relaxed and more control No epidural available More likely to experience normal birth 9
10 Consultant Led Unit The Maternity Units at Singleton Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital are both described as Consultant Led Units because they are run by both Doctors and Midwives. There are reasons why women experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy may choose a Consultant Led Unit. It could be because: the hospital is close to where you live you are worried that something could go wrong during the birth of your baby you would like the choice of either a Midwife or a Doctor as the Lead Professional you can choose to have epidural pain relief The Birth Place Study, 2011 states that birth for healthy women is as safe in Birth Centres and Midwifery Led Units as in a Consultant Led Unit. In a Consultant Led Unit you: are more likely to have electronic monitoring so will not be able to move around freely will probably receive more drugs for pain relief are more likely to need stitches are less likely to have a normal birth than women who labour at home or in the Midwifery Led Unit or Birth Centre (Ref: NICE, 2007) Consultant Led Units are generally very busy so we would ask that only your partner and one other person be with you during the birth of your baby. We understand that relatives and friends want to visit mum and her new baby as soon as possible, but please think of the women on the ward who may be unwell and need rest. Visiting is restricted to fixed times in some ward areas. We also ask that you do not use your mobile phones, but if you need to make an important call, please consider other people in the area. In the event that one unit is experiencing a high level of activity, it may sometimes be necessary to transfer women to another unit within our Maternity Services. 10
11 Consultant Led Unit key points Restricted visiting times The hospital is close to where you live Possibly use more drugs for pain relief Possibly feel less control of your birth Choice of midwife or doctor as lead carer epidural available 11
12 Singleton Hospital, Swansea The Maternity Unit consists of: Labour Ward (Central Delivery Suite) Midwifery Led Unit Ward 19 Antenatal Ward / Antenatal Assessment Unit Ward 18 Postnatal Ward Ward 19 has a dedicated antenatal assessment area which is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This area will be your first point of contact if you think you are in labour or you have a concern relating to your pregnancy. Labour Ward has ten individual rooms for women to give birth in. There are also two theatres where Caesarean Sections take place. Following a Caesarean Section women are transferred to the three-bedded low dependency area. There is also a high dependency area for women who require additional care. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Singleton Hospital is able to look after babies from 24 weeks gestation. Who will look after me? You will be cared for during your labour and birth by a midwife from the Hospital Team. Following discharge from hospital you will be cared for by a midwife from your Midwifery Team. 12
13 Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend The Maternity Unit consists of: Ward 12 Maternity Ward Labour Ward Bluebell Room The Labour Ward has six individual rooms for women to give birth in. There is a birthing pool for women who would like to use water for pain relief or experience a water birth. There are also two theatres where Caesarean Sections take place. The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) in Princess of Wales Hospital is able to look after babies from 32 weeks gestation. The Bluebell Room is a room off the Labour Ward where healthy women experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy can give birth with a midwife. This room is a homely environment with a double bed and en-suite. If there are complications arrangements will be made to transfer you to the Labour Ward so you can be seen by a Doctor. Who will look after me? If you have a normal pregnancy, you will be cared for during your labour by a midwife from your Team with a second person attending for the birth. If your pregnancy is complicated, you will probably be cared for by a midwife from the Hospital Team. 13
14 Tips to help you to decide where to give birth Arrange to look around the units. Contact telephone numbers are on the front of this leaflet. Speak to your midwife and have a list of questions to ask. Ask yourself what do you want from your birthing experience: what sort of environment do you want? what pain relief do you want? will you want a natural birth or an epidural? do you want water for labour and/or birth? who will you want with you when you give birth e.g. partner, mother, other people? Attend Antenatal Education Sessions. with your midwife. Write your birth plan with your partner and/or your family and share it Visit our website at to view virtual tours of the Maternity Units. Remember, the most important thing is: where do you think you will feel most comfortable and relaxed when having your baby?! Sometimes our units get very busy and we may ask you to give birth in another unit. Please bear this in mind during your pregnancy so that you can tell us what unit you would rather go to. 14
15 Comments from women who have used our Service I ve had two babies at the Birth Centre and was very happy with the environment, atmosphere and most of all the midwives were very helpful. Thank you all for your hard work and team effort. The care I received was excellent. I shall be forever grateful to you. The Service both times with my two pregnancies was very good. The midwives and staff are all kind, helpful and patient. I started the Antenatal Classes with a very ignorant attitude because I thought I knew it all. By the time we got to the third class I d probably learned, and enjoyed learning, 100 things and that s all down to you. Supervisors of Midwives It is a legal requirement that all Midwifery Services have Supervisors of Midwives whose main role is to protect the mother and her baby. If you would like to contact a Supervisor of Midwives at any time to discuss your chosen place of birth or matters relating to midwifery care, you can do so by contacting the Supervisor of Midwives Office on Support for Parents: how supervision and supervisors of midwives can help you is a publication issued by the NMC which gives further information relating to Supervisors of Midwives and can be accessed via the NMC web-site ( 15
16 If you wish to discuss any concerns regarding your care or birth experience, please ring a member of the Midwifery Management Team or Putting Our Patients FIRST EB
Inducing your labour with Propess -
Inducing your labour with Propess - going home during the process Parent Information If your baby is over-due You have agreed to have your labour induced. If you need more information about your options
More informationWelcome to Maternity Services at the Princess Anne Hospital
Welcome to Maternity Services at the Princess Anne Hospital Maternity Services are provided at the Princess Anne Hospital. This tour will guide you around the hospital so you can see where you might choose
More informationQMC campus Virtual Tour Script for DVD
QMC campus Virtual Tour Script for DVD Welcome to the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust maternity unit at Queen s Medical Centre Hospital campus This film has been made to provide you with information
More informationBirth place decisions
Birth place decisions Information for women and partners on planning where to give birth Where can I give birth? What birth settings might be suitable for me? Who can I ask for help? Where can I find out
More informationHaving a companion you can lean on and who can support you during your labour can be helpful. It has been shown to reduce the need for pain relief.
The pregnancy care planner Your NHS guide to having a baby www.nhs.uk/pregnancy My birth plan Name: Due date: Where to give birth You will have a choice about where to have your baby. Your midwife or doctor
More informationWhat do I do when I am pregnant in Ireland?
What do I do when I am pregnant in Ireland? Produced by Health Information and Advocacy Centre in partnership with Ethnic Minority Health Forum Researched and written by Sarah Duku: Resource and Information
More informationAlana Obstetrics A familiar face to deliver your baby..
Alana Obstetrics A familiar face to deliver your baby.. Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to Alana Obstetrics! Dr Burke, Dr Alejandra Izurieta and Dr Erin Nesbitt-Hawes are your team of Obstetricians
More informationLISTENING TO YOUR BABY S HEARTBEAT DURING LABOUR (FETAL HEART MONITORING)
LISTENING TO YOUR BABY S HEARTBEAT DURING LABOUR (FETAL HEART MONITORING) Information Leaflet Your Health. Our Priority. Page 2 of 7 Introduction This leaflet will give you information on how Midwives
More informationMaternity services: follow-up review Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board. Issued: August 2011 Document reference: 341A2011
Maternity services: follow-up review Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Issued: August 2011 Document reference: 341A2011 Status of report This document has been prepared for the internal use of Abertawe
More informationFetal heart monitoring during labour
Fetal heart monitoring during labour A Parent Information Leaflet What is is fetal fetal heart heart monitoring? monitoring? Most babies go through labour and are born without any problems. But there are
More informationUNDERGOING TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY AFTER 12 WEEKS
UNDERGOING TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY AFTER 12 WEEKS Information Leaflet Your Health. Our Priority. Page 2 of 5 The staff at Stepping Hill Hospital will support you as much as we can during this sad time.
More informationTowards better births
Inspecting Informing Improving Towards better births A review of maternity services in England Service review July 2008 Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection This document may be reproduced in
More informationParent Education Workshops
Parent Education Workshops This document can be provided in different languages and formats. For more information please contact: Parent Education Department City Campus, Maternity Unit, Tel: 0115 9691169
More informationWelcome to the Wye Valley NHS Trust. A virtual tour of your local hospital maternity services
Welcome to the Wye Valley NHS Trust A virtual tour of your local hospital maternity services The Maternity Tour This presentation and visual introduction is aimed to familiarise you with Hereford s maternity
More informationTop Tips for Involving Fathers in Maternity Care
Compared with past generations, society s expectations are increasingly for fathers to play a full role throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and in the postnatal period. Most expectant mothers want
More informationINSULIN PUMP THERAPY
INSULIN PUMP THERAPY Information Leaflet Your Health. Our Priority. Page 2 of 5 Insulin management plan for pregnant women using insulin pump therapy If at any point, you are not able to control your blood
More informationTwins and Multiples. Monochorionic diamniotic twins, Monochorionic monoamniotic triplets or Higher order multiples. Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Twins and Multiples Monochorionic diamniotic twins, Monochorionic monoamniotic triplets or Higher order multiples How common are multiple pregnancies? Women who are
More informationGail Naylor, Director of Nursing & Midwifery. Safety and Quality Committee
Report to Trust Board of Directors Date of Meeting: 24 June 2014 Enclosure Number: 5 Title of Report: Author: Executive Lead: Responsible Sub- Committee (if appropriate): Executive Summary: Clinical Negligence
More informationWhy your weight matters during pregnancy and after birth
Information for you Published in November 2011 (next review date: 2015) Why your weight matters during pregnancy and after birth Most women who are overweight have a straightforward pregnancy and birth
More informationMaternity. Services, facilities and things to do before your baby arrives
Maternity Services, facilities and things to do before your baby arrives Welcome to St Vincent s Private Hospital Melbourne From the moment you step through our doors we re looking out for you and your
More informationCover for pregnancy and childbirth
Cover for pregnancy and childbirth 2016 How we cover pregnancy and childbirth in 2016 The Maternity Benefit covers day-to-day and in-hospital medical expenses for expectant mothers and newborns. Overview
More informationIntroduction. Jane Urben Associate Director of Midwifery and Gynaecology. Page 3
Patient Information Page 2 Introduction Whether you are pregnant and thinking about where to have your baby or someone thinking about joining our team, I am delighted to welcome you to Ashford and St Peter
More informationChoosing your model of care. A decision aid for pregnant women choosing their maternity care provider
Choosing your model of care A decision aid for pregnant women choosing their maternity care provider If you have any concerns about yourself or your baby/babies and want to talk to someone, please call:
More informationExceptional People. Exceptional Care. Antenatal Appointment Schedule for Normal Healthy Women with Singleton Pregnancies
Exceptional People. Exceptional Care. Antenatal Appointment Schedule for Normal Healthy Women with Singleton Pregnancies First Antenatal Contact with the GP Obtain medical and obstetric history. Measure
More informationI. Examples where allied health care providers offer the same or similar services as other providers and are not recognised by health funds,
Submission regarding the ACCC s Report to the Australian Senate on anti-competitive and other practices by health funds and providers in relation to private health insurance Thank you for the opportunity
More informationYoung Person s Guide to CFS/ME
Young Person s Guide to CFS/ME The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health This leaflet has been developed as part of the Evidence based guideline for management of CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
More informationGiving birth in Bronovo. Welcome! Presentatie Verloskunde en Gynaecologie
Giving birth in Bronovo Welcome! Welcome to Bronovo Content of presentation Preparation The birth When it doesn't go to plan Pain relief Practical information Preparation Medical care from the midwife
More informationWorld Health Day Diabetes and RMNCAH in Africa: R for Reproductive Health
World Health Day Diabetes and RMNCAH in Africa: R for Reproductive Health Managing diabetes and reproductive health in developing contexts. The 2016 World Health Day theme to scale up prevention, strengthen
More informationRegistered Midwife Clinical Privileges REAPPOINTMENT 2015-2016 Effective from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
Name: Initial privileges (initial appointment) Renewal of privileges (reappointment) All new applicants must meet the following requirements as approved by the governing body, effective: 04/Jun/2013. Applicant:
More informationUnderstanding your health care options
Understanding your health care options Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Private or public? The essential differences 2 3 Going private: what you need to know 4 4 Choosing a practitioner 7 5 Choosing a hospital:
More informationClient Information For Maternity
Client Information For Maternity Community & Family Health Lions Gate Hospital Perinatal & Paediatric Services 231 East 15th Street North Vancouver BC V7L 2L7 Tel: 604-988-3131 How do I register for admission?
More informationHeadache after an epidural or spinal injection What you need to know. Patient information Leaflet
Headache after an epidural or spinal injection What you need to know Patient information Leaflet April 2015 We have produced this leaflet to give you general information about the headache that may develop
More informationThis information explains the advice about diabetes in pregnancy that is set out in NICE guideline NG3.
Information for the public Published: 25 February 2015 nice.org.uk About this information NICE guidelines provide advice on the care and support that should be offered to people who use health and care
More informationWho Is Involved in Your Care?
Patient Education Page 3 Pregnancy and Giving Birth Who Is Involved in Your Care? Our goal is to surround you and your family with a safe environment for the birth of your baby. We look forward to providing
More informationpregnant pregnant pregnant pregnant pregnan pregnant ant pregnant pregnant pregnant egnant pregnant pregnant pregnant pregnant pregna
Pregnant and don t know what to do? A guide to your options pregna regnant ant pregnan egnant 2 3 Are you but not sure you want to have the baby? Do you need more information about the options available
More informationINEQUALITIES SENSITIVE PRACTICE INITIATIVE MATERNITY PATHWAYS
INEQUALITIES SENSITIVE PRACTICE INITIATIVE MATERNITY PATHWAYS Women Who Misuse Drugs Standard of Care Antenatal Care 1. Any health or social care professional who is already engaged in supporting women
More informationPreterm Labour. Signs & Symptoms. Learn about the signs of preterm labour and what to do if it happens.
An important message for pregnant women, their partners and families Preterm Labour Signs & Symptoms Learn about the signs of preterm labour and what to do if it happens. What is preterm labour? A normal,
More informationSupervisors of midwives: How they can help you. Find out how supervisors of midwives can support you and your midwife
Supervisors of midwives: How they can help you Find out how supervisors of midwives can support you and your midwife Who are supervisors of midwives? Supervisors of midwives (SoMs) help midwives provide
More informationInformation for you A low-lying placenta (placenta praevia) after 20 weeks
Information for you A low-lying placenta (placenta praevia) after 20 weeks Published in December 2011 Who is this information for? This information is intended to help you if you have, or have been told
More informationCLINICAL GUIDELINE FOR VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION (VBAC)
CLINICAL GUIDELINE FOR VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION (VBAC) 1. Aim/Purpose of this Guideline 1.1. Due to a rise in the caesarean section rate there are increasing numbers of pregnant women who
More informationCaring for your perineum and pelvic floor after a 3rd or 4th degree tear
Caring for your perineum and pelvic floor after a 3rd or 4th degree tear Most women, up to nine in ten (90%), tear to some extent during childbirth. Most tears occur in the perineum, the area between the
More informationMake sure you have health cover for your family. Allianz Global Assistance OSHC offers three types of policies:
Overseas Student Health Cover Pregnancy Fact Sheet This fact sheet aims to help you understand the Australian healthcare system when having a baby. During your pregnancy Make sure you have health cover
More informationModule 7 Coping with the Pain of Labor
Module 7 Coping with the Pain of Labor Can I Have an Epidural to Help with Labor Pain? Yes. It s an effective method of pain relief. However, an epidural given early in labor can interfere with the progress
More informationMake sure you have health cover for your family. Allianz Global Assistance OVHC offers three types of policies:
Overseas Visitors Health Cover Pregnancy Fact Sheet This fact sheet aims to help you understand the Australian healthcare system when having a baby. During your pregnancy Make sure you have health cover
More informationGestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational Diabetes occurs during pregnancy and usually it goes away when your baby is born. In most cases you will have a blood test around 28 weeks
More informationMake sure you have health cover for your family. Allianz Global Assistance OSHC offers three types of policies:
Overseas Student Health Cover Pregnancy Fact Sheet This fact sheet aims to help you understand the Australian healthcare system when having a baby. During your pregnancy Make sure you have health cover
More informationWhat can we expect? call 132 331. medibank.com.au. A guide to private health insurance for parents-to-be. For more information
For more information medibank.com.au call 132 331 visit a Medibank store email ask_us@medibank.com.au What can we expect? A guide to private health insurance for parents-to-be Effective 1 January 2011
More informationBLADDER CONTROL DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY
BLADDER CONTROL DURING PREGNANCY AND AFTER THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY Information Leaflet Your Health. Our Priority. Page 2 of 8 Contents Stress incontinence... 3 Pelvic floor exercises... 3 Urgency and frequency...
More informationDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Rheynn Slaynt. Jane Crookall Maternity Unit Noble s Hospital, Isle of Man INDUCTION OF LABOUR INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Rheynn Slaynt Jane Crookall Maternity Unit Noble s Hospital, Isle of Man INDUCTION OF LABOUR INFORMATION Mr T. Ghosh, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist NH367 INDUCTION OF LABOUR
More informationTransition to Professional Practice Program for Registered Midwives
Transition to Professional Practice Program for Registered Midwives INTRODUCTION The Transition to Professional Practice Program for Registered Midwives is run at the WCH each year over a period of twelve
More informationWhat to expect when you re expecting
What to expect when you re expecting Frequently asked questions about maternity and obstetrics cover at TUH Congratulations Adding a new member to your family is exciting, but can raise many questions
More informationEpidural Continuous Infusion. Patient information Leaflet
Epidural Continuous Infusion Patient information Leaflet April 2015 Introduction You may already know that epidural s are often used to treat pain during childbirth. This same technique can also used as
More informationMy Birth Experience at Mercy
My Birth Experience at Mercy This booklet provides information about labor and birth practices at Mercy and includes an optional birth plan that you can complete prior to your baby s birth. Discuss your
More informationHaving a Baby at Kareena Private Hospital
Having a Baby at Kareena Private Hospital Patient Information Your health is our life Contents 4 Our maternity unit 5 Visiting hours 6 Kareena maternity unit staff 6 Additional services provided 7 For
More informationStudent Placement Localities. Midwifery
Maidenhead Slough The Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading Newbury Berkshire King Edward VII Hospital Windsor Staines Ashford Hospital Bracknell Wokingham Ascot Chertsey London Rochester Medway Maritime Hospital
More informationCover for pregnancy and childbirth. Cover for pregnancy and childbirth 20 July 2014 Page 1 of 17
Cover for pregnancy and childbirth 2014 Cover for pregnancy and childbirth 20 July 2014 Page 1 of 17 How we cover pregnancy and childbirth in 2014 The Maternity Benefit covers day-to-day and in-hospital
More informationTHE QUALITY OF MATERNITY SERVICES IN LONDON: A SUMMARY OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMISSION SURVEYS KEY MESSAGES FOR LONDON:
THE QUALITY OF MATERNITY SERVICES IN LONDON: A SUMMARY OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMISSION SURVEYS KEY MESSAGES FOR LONDON: London is different: the mobility and diversity of London s pregnant mothers together
More informationCover for pregnancy and childbirth
Cover for pregnancy and childbirth 2015 How we cover pregnancy and childbirth in 2015 The Maternity Benefit covers day-to-day and in-hospital medical expenses for expecting mothers and newborns. Overview
More informationDiabetes and pregnancy - Antenatal care
All of our publications are available in different languages, larger print, braille (English only), audio tape or another format of your choice. Information for you Tha gach sgrìobhainn againn rim faotainn
More informationPROGRAMA PART PROGRAMME Birth Plan
PART: Programa d Atenció i Respecte al part HospiTalari Servei de Medicina Maternofetal. Institut Clínic de Ginecologia, Obstetrícia i Neonatologia (ICGON) Servei d Anestesiologia, Reanimació i Terapèutica
More informationA Guide to Breast Screening
A Guide to Breast Screening Contents Information for Carers, Family, Friends and Medical Guardians of Care Introduction Information on BreastCheck Information on Attending Screening The Screening Story
More informationInterview Questions for Midwifery Posts
Interview Questions for Midwifery Posts CC 20 Inclusive Learning It is Edge Hill s aim to make our services and provision accessible to all our users. If you need us to present our information in a different
More information117 4,904,773 -67-4.7 -5.5 -3.9. making progress
Per 1 LB Eastern Mediterranean Region Maternal and Perinatal Health Profile Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MCA/WHO) Demographics and Information System Health status indicators
More informationGestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes What is it? How do we treat it? A Gestational Diabetes Information Booklet Supported by Gestational diabetes is having too much glucose (sugar) in your blood when you re pregnant.
More informationNEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME (NAS)- THE CARE YOUR BABY MAY NEED
NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME (NAS)- THE CARE YOUR BABY MAY NEED Information Leaflet Your Health. Our Priority. Page 2 of 8 Welcome to Stepping Hill Hospital Women's Unit The aims of this leaflet are to:
More informationInsulin Pump Therapy during Pregnancy and Birth
Approvals: Specialist Group: Miss F Ashworth, Dr I Gallen, Dr J Ahmed Maternity Guidelines Group: V1 Dec 2012 Directorate Board: V1 Jan 2013 Clinical Guidelines Subgroup: July 2011 MSLC: V1 Nov 2012 Equality
More informationTHE ROLE OF CULTURE IN THE UPTAKE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS: A CASE STUDY OF BIRTH PRACTICES IN ARUA DISTRICT, UGANDA
THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN THE UPTAKE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS: A CASE STUDY OF BIRTH PRACTICES IN ARUA DISTRICT, UGANDA Presentation for the Annual Scientific Conference, Makerere University Medical School
More informationWhy the UK is still a-okay for childbirth a mother s view.
Why the UK is still a-okay for childbirth a mother s view. I have been reading a lot recently about childbirth practices in the developed world and have come to the conclusion that here in the UK we are
More informationTHE EF ENGLISHLIVE GUIDE TO: Dating in English TOP TIPS. For making the right impression
EF Englishlive: Language & Lifestyle Guides THE EF ENGLISHLIVE GUIDE TO: Dating in English TOP TIPS For making the right impression Index INDEX 03 Introduction 05 Asking someone out on a date 09 Booking
More informationNSW Nurses and Midwives Association
NSW Nurses and Midwives Association A claim to put patient safety first Every patient, in every community deserves the right to safe care 2015 Putting patient safety first Extending mandated nursing hours
More informationDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in pregnancy
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in pregnancy Information and advice for women and families Maternity What is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep leg
More informationBirth after Caesarean Choices for delivery
Birth after Caesarean Choices for delivery page 2 What are my choices for birth after a Caesarean? Currently, approximately 1 in 4 women (25%) in England give birth by Caesarean delivery. Some women have
More informationElective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
General Surgery Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy This information aims to explain what will happen before, during and after your surgery to remove your gallbladder. It includes information about the
More information68 3,676,893 86.7 -49-2.9 -3.2 -2.5. making progress
Per 1 LB African Region Maternal and Perinatal Health Profile Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MCA/WHO) Demographics and Information System Health status indicators Maternal
More informationHow can herpes simplex spread to an infant?
CHAPTER 3 HERPES AND PREGNANCY As an expectant parent eagerly awaiting the birth of your new baby, you are probably taking a number of steps to ensure your baby s health. One step many experts recommend
More informationMidwifery Return to Practice Programme
Midwifery Return to Practice Programme P a g e 2 CONTENTS CONTENTS... 3 INTRODUCTION... 4 Background information... 4 Aim... 5 Target audience... 5 Eligibility... 5 Tenure during Return to Practice programme...
More informationGSCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT: REVISION TIPS!
GSCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT: REVISION TIPS! Assessment. There is a choice between two levels of entry: Foundation and Higher. At Foundation level (paper 1) the grades available are G to C and the Higher level
More informationBirth after previous caesarean. What are my choices for birth after a caesarean delivery?
Birth after previous caesarean Information for you Published September 2008 What are my choices for birth after a caesarean delivery? More than one in five women (20%) in the UK currently give birth by
More informationMaternity Benefit Summary
Maternity Benefit Summary 2015 How we cover pregnancy and childbirth in 2015 The Maternity Benefit covers day-to-day and in hospital medical expenses for expecting mothers and newborns. Overview This document
More informationRegistering as a nurse or midwife in the United Kingdom
NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Registering as a nurse or midwife in the United Kingdom Information for applicants Protecting the public through professional standards NURSING & MIDWIFERY COUNCIL Registering
More informationThe Doctor-Patient Relationship
The Doctor-Patient Relationship It s important to feel at ease with your doctor. How well you are able to talk with your doctor is a key part of getting the care that s best for you. It s also important
More information150 7,114,974 75.8 -53-3.2 -3.6 -2.9. making progress
Per 1 LB African Region Maternal and Perinatal Health Profile Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MCA/WHO) Demographics and Information System Health status indicators - Maternal
More informationWelcome. Client Satisfaction
930 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 202, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Tel: 919-933-3301 Fax: 919-933-3375 www.ncbirthcenter.com Welcome Welcome to Women s Birth & Wellness Center. WBWC was incorporated as
More informationGestational diabetes. Information to help you stay healthy during your pregnancy. What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes Information to help you stay healthy during your pregnancy What is gestational diabetes? How gestational diabetes can affect my baby How to take care of myself and my baby during pregnancy
More informationNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome. A Guide for Families
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome A Guide for Families Contents What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)?...................... 4 When will my baby show signs of NAS?..................................................
More informationUK Chief Medical Officers Alcohol Guidelines Review Summary of the proposed new guidelines
UK Chief Medical Officers Alcohol Guidelines Review Summary of the proposed new guidelines January 2016 2 UK Chief Medical Officers Alcohol Guidelines Review Summary of the proposed new guidelines 1. This
More informationYou are a doctor at a busy general practice surgery in the city suburbs.
You are a doctor at a busy general practice surgery in the city suburbs. Today, four patients who you feel are at risk of diabetes have appointments to discuss the results of recent 'glucose tolerance'
More informationInformation for you Treatment of venous thrombosis in pregnancy and after birth. What are the symptoms of a DVT during pregnancy?
Information for you Treatment of venous thrombosis in pregnancy and after birth Published in September 2011 What is venous thrombosis? Thrombosis is a blood clot in a blood vessel (a vein or an artery).
More informationWelcome to the Maternity Unit at. Site
Welcome to the Maternity Unit at Halton Healthcare Services Oakville Site Before you have your baby Please take some time eto read having gthe Having your Baby at Halton Healthcare booklet. You should
More informationYour birth: How do you deal with pain?
Your birth: How do you deal with pain? Now that you are pregnant you may wonder about things. For instance the pain involved in giving birth. How bad will it be? What if you cannot handle it? Do they give
More informationA step-by-step guide to making a complaint about health and social care
A step-by-step guide to making a complaint about health and social care www.healthwatchhampshire.co.uk Step by step Page 3 Are you concerned about something that is happening now? Do you need to make a
More informationInformation for patients Breast Screening
Information for patients Breast Screening Easy Read Easy Read 2 What is breast screening? Breast screening is how we check your breasts are healthy. It is an X-ray that can take pictures of inside your
More informationWomen, Children s and Sexual Health Division Maternity Services. Pain Management in Labour
Women, Children s and Sexual Health Division Maternity Services Guideline: 1. Introduction It has been demonstrated that midwives sometimes underestimate the intensity of the pain experienced by women
More informationYou can find up to date information on GOV.UK. This leaflet is no longer current. Having a baby. April 2014
Having a baby April 2014 Introduction This leaflet is for parents who are expecting or have recently had a baby, or who are adopting a baby or young child. You should find it useful if this is your first
More informationUniversity College Hospital. Your child is having an MRI scan under sedation. Imaging Department
University College Hospital Your child is having an MRI scan under sedation Imaging Department If you would like this document in another language or format, or require the services of an interpreter,
More information8/27/2013 ENHANCING PHYSIOLOGIC BIRTH FOR HIGH RISK MOTHERS. Who are high risk mothers?
ENHANCING PHYSIOLOGIC BIRTH FOR HIGH RISK MOTHERS Cecilia Jevitt, CNM, PhD, FACNM Yale School of Nursing Midwifery Specialty Coordinator Why give it a second thought? Improve labor & birth experience for
More informationCENTRAL SURREY HEALTH BREASTFEEDING POLICY
CENTRAL SURREY HEALTH BREASTFEEDING POLICY PRINCIPLES To ensure that all children receive a chance to grow and develop to their fullest potential, it is not enough simply to make breastfeeding possible;
More informationThe flu vaccination WINTER 2016/17. Who should have it and why. Flu mmunisation 2016/17
The flu vaccination WINTER 2016/17 Who should have it and why Flu mmunisation 2016/17 The flu vaccination 1 Winter 2016/17 Helping to protect everyone, every winter This leaflet explains how you can help
More informationGloucestershire Hospitals
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust TRUST NON CLINICAL POLICY MATERNITY SERVICES HEALTH RECORDS B0556 Any hard copy of this document is only assured to be accurate on the date printed. The most
More informationRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Royal Berkshire Hospital Quality Report London road Reading RG1 5AN Tel:: 0118 3225111 Website: www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk Date of inspection visit: 11 and 12 November
More information