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Pregnancy, birth and the health visitor

Talk to midwives, maternity triage and the health visitor with confidence.

Yes, I'm twelve weeks, so we're telling people now.

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Early pregnancy5

  1. I'm twelve weeksHow Brits say how far along they are.
  2. Can I self-refer to the midwife?In much of England you can refer yourself to maternity services online without seeing a GP first.
  3. When's my booking appointment?Your first long midwife appointment, ideally by about 10 weeks.
  4. I've got my twelve-week scan on MondayThe 'dating scan'.
  5. Are you finding out?Asks whether you'll learn the baby's sex at the scan.

Calling triage2

  1. I'm ringing maternity triageLater in pregnancy, use the maternity triage or assessment number in your notes for pregnancy worries, rather than your GP.
  2. The baby's movements have slowed downRing maternity triage straight away.

In labour4

  1. My waters have brokenThe amniotic fluid has come out.
  2. My contractions are about five minutes apartWhat triage will ask about: how far apart, how long each lasts.
  3. I'd like gas and airEntonox, the breathe-in pain relief used in British labour wards.
  4. It's a planned sectionA planned caesarean ('elective section' on paperwork).

After the birth4

  1. How's baby feeding?Midwives and health visitors often say 'baby' with no 'the' or 'your'.
  2. The health visitor's coming round next weekA specialist nurse who checks on you and your baby at home, usually from around 10 to 14 days after birth.
  3. Don't forget the red bookYour baby's Personal Child Health Record.
  4. Have you registered the birth yet?Required by law, within 42 days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 21 days in Scotland.
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