Antenatal Care start from the very beginning of pregnancy. Usually appointments are approximately at week 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, then every week at 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 weeks of pregnancy or until your baby arrives. Appointments will be in your own home each lasting 1-2 hours and if you wish, I can also accompany and support you at your hospital appointments. At each appointment I will offer to complete a holistic assessment, a physical check of mum and baby, measure baby (after week 24), listen to the heartbeat (after week 16), take your blood pressure and test your urine. You will be offered a customized growth chart, as recommended by The Perinatal Institute. We will also talk through your options, choices and birth planning. Your appointments include parent education and if you wish, colostrum harvesting. You will also be offered to meet my colleague Midwife who will support me a as a second midwife at your birth. Appointments are arranged at a time convenient for you and your family. Your family can be involved in your antenatal care if you wish.
Birth care: My 2nd midwife & I will be on call for you 24/7 from 37 weeks of pregnancy. Costs for insurance and a 2nd midwife are included in the package.
Postnatal Care: Included in this package are 6 weeks of postnatal care with additional intensive breastfeeding visits. Usually this is a visit every day in for the first 7 days with appointments lasting 2-3 hours. 2 visits in the second week and then once a week for weeks 3 -6. Additional visits are included if required. At your appointments I am here to help you with feeding , baby care and transitioning into parenthood while looking after you and your baby's health and wellbeing. I am also able to complete the NIPE (new-born pediatric exam) within 48 hours of birth and the NBBS (New-born blood spot) test on Day 5. I can also help you arrange an appointment for a new-born hearing test. Pelvic flooring exercise guidance and advice is also a part of your postnatal care with me. You can add additional postnatal care at any time.
I am always available via telephone/text/email throughout your care for any questions or concerns you may have.
Private scans, blood tests, Entonox (gas & air) and a birthing pool can all be added to your package of care