After the initial phone call you choose to meet for a consultation visit. All visits take place in your own home. The consultation is a chance for you to meet me, ask questions, share your hopes, fears and wishes.
The next visit would then be a booking visit which takes about 11/2 - 2 hours. During this time I will fill out your notes going through your history and present pregnancy. We talk about tests which you may wish to have. I give you ways to contact me, by mobile phone and pager. I will be on call for you 24 hours 7days a week.
Your antenatal visits are monthly till 28 weeks then two weekly and weekly from 36 weeks.
The antenatal visits last 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on your needs. I will monitor your blood pressure, teach you to test your urine, feel the baby, it's growth and position giving you feedback.
When it is time for baby to be born we will have talked about when to call. I take into account any previous history and distance to your home. During labour my care includes assessing mother and baby’s well being. I also offer emotional help, information and guidance to you and your support people.
When birth is imminent. I request a second midwife to attend and assist us. We will have discussed antenataly specific requests you have for the birth. I stay approximately 4 hours after the birth and do not leave until you are comfortably tucked up in your own bed with baby, having bathed, showered and eaten.
I visit the next day and most days in the first week. Gradually as your confidence and well being grows I reduce my visits the last clinical visit about 1 month later. I return at 6 weeks to return your notes after photocopying them. I offer breast feeding advice and support, help you to get established as you and your baby learn, monitor your well-being and usually reminding women to rest in the first few days excitement.
We have worked hard at establishing a strong emotional working relationship the 6 weeks visit is sad but we often set up a visit for tea later.
I also have an annual party.
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