role of the recovery nurse in the CDS
20th October 2016nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
20th October 2016My baby’s movements in pregnancy
20th October 2016What does a baby movement feel like? Most women are first aware of their babies’ movements by the time they are 18-20 weeks pregnant. If this is your first pregnancy this could be after 20 weeks. If you have been pregnant before, you may feel movements as early as 16 weeks. Women describe their movements as a flutter, kick, roll …
Read moreInformation for women having an elective (planned) caesarean
20th October 2016What is this information about?This information is to guide you through the process of having an elective (planned) caesarean. We hope it answers any questions you may have. Please contact your community midwife if there is anything else you are not sure about or discuss your concerns with the doctor you see at the antenatal clinic. What is a caesarean …
Read moreInformation for parents planning a home birth
20th October 2016external cephalic version
20th October 2016What is an External Cephalic Version (ECV)An ECV involves a clinician trying to turn your baby from a bottom down position into a head down position. This is done by giving you an injection to relax your womb. Once this is effective the clinician will try to turn your baby by using their hands to feel the baby through your …
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