East Herts Midwives

11/08/2023

04/08/2023

https://www.pah.nhs.uk/pregnant-what-next

Once you have found out that you are pregnant, please get in touch with our maternity team as soon as possible to book your first appointment.

11/06/2023

Babies born preterm, especially those born extremely preterm between 22- 27 weeks need very specialised care.

It is important that you can recognise the signs of preterm labour.

Please contact your maternity team if you have any concerns or feel that you may be going into preterm labour.

06/06/2023

Considering a homebirth speak with your midwife next time you see them.

29/05/2023

All newborn babies are offered a hearing test that identifies the very few babies (one/two in 1000 babies) with hearing loss in one or both ears. Having this test early provides prompt access to services to improve long term child development, should they be needed.

Your baby may have their newborn hearing screen in the maternity unit before you go home. However, if your baby missed this screening in the maternity unit, was born at home or requires a follow up screen, you will be sent an appointment to attend your local baby hearing screening clinic within the first month after birth.

You can find more information on the NHS website at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/newborn-screening/hearing-test/

26/05/2023

Has your baby been cared for in one of the neonatal units at the Lister, Watford General or The Princess Alexandra Hospitals?

If so, we would love to hear about your experience. Sharing your thoughts and feedback with us will help us to improve the neonatal care experience for future families across Hertfordshire and West Essex.

Complete the short survey at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NeonatalParentSurvey/

21/05/2023

This video shows which tests are available during pregnancy and after your baby has been born. Screening tests are always a choice. Find out which tests are ...

19/05/2023

17/05/2023

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30/04/2023

It's common to feel , or even exhausted, during , especially in the first 12 weeks.

Hormonal changes at this time can make you feel tired, nauseous and emotional. The only answer is to rest as much as possible.

Make time to sit with your feet up during the day and accept any offers of help from colleagues and family. Make sure you eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of rest and sleep.

Later in pregnancy, you may feel tired because of the extra weight you're carrying. As your bump gets bigger, it can be difficult to get a good night's sleep. You might find that lying down is uncomfortable or that you need to use the loo a lot.

Feeling tired will not harm you or your , but it can make life feel more difficult, especially in the early days before you've told people about your pregnancy.

You can find more information on the NHS website at https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/tired