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Month: September 2018

Posted on 11th September 201824th March 2023

Lifestyle information

Lifestyle information

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Diet Weight management Alcohol Smoking Recreational/illegal drug use
Posted on 5th September 201815th July 2021

Get involved

Get involved

Help us to improve and enhance our maternity services, contribute to research projects at your maternity unit and give us feedback on your experience. Explore how to do so here:
Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) Research Volunteer services National maternal and neonatal programmes in your region
Posted on 4th September 201829th January 2020

Maternity units

Maternity units

Posted on 4th September 201824th July 2023

After your baby is born

After your baby is born

Postnatal care explained Feeding your baby Caring for your baby Your physical health and wellbeing after birth Your emotional health and wellbeing after birth Relationships after birth Baby and other practicalities
Posted on 3rd September 20189th August 2023

Health and wellbeing in pregnancy

Health and wellbeing in pregnancy

Vitamins and supplements and over the counter medicines Medications Your emotional health and wellbeing in pregnancy Improving your emotional wellbeing in pregnancy Lifestyle information Sex in pregnancy Exercise in pregnancy Oral health and eye care in pregnancy Vaccinations during pregnancy Travel safety Disability and pregnancy
Posted on 3rd September 20183rd January 2023

Preparing for birth

Preparing for birth

Preparing for birth Towards the end of pregnancy, you may feel a variety of different emotions as the birth becomes closer. You may feel excited, anxious or even scared – this is all normal. There are things that you can do to help you prepare for birth.
Perineal massage Stopping work/slowing down Your baby’s position External cephalic version (ECV)
The Obs Pod: a series of podcasts by NHS obstetrician Flo Wilcock
Posted on 3rd September 201827th March 2023

Antenatal care

Antenatal care

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Your maternity team Your first 12 weeks Antenatal appointments schedule Maternity notes Screening tests and ultrasound scans Having twins or triplets Getting help during pregnancy/Emergencies
Posted on 3rd September 201831st October 2023

Your pregnancy

Your pregnancy

I’m pregnant … Antenatal care Early pregnancy concerns Pregnancy matters Health and wellbeing in pregnancy Conditions affecting pregnancy Coping with Covid Information for partners during pregnancy Miscarriage and the loss of your baby Stillbirth Domestic abuse Getting practical help in pregnancy
Posted on 3rd September 201816th June 2021

Immediately after giving birth

Immediately after giving birth

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Meeting your baby for the first time What happens straight after birth

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