MammaNatal

05/12/2021

New hypnobirthing antenatal classes book now !!! Evenings and weekends available February and March

05/12/2021

Another step closer to being a qualified teacher look out for lessons in January

17/10/2021

08/10/2021

Next class starts November book now low deposit , meet other like minded couples have fun and get prepared

03/10/2021

we are on our way can’t wait

18/05/2021

22/04/2021

Swaddling your baby

"Some believe swaddling young babies can help them settle to sleep. Whilst we do not advise for or against swaddling, we do urge parents to follow the advice below.
If you decide to adopt swaddling, this should be done for each day and night time sleep as part of a regular routine:

-Use thin materials
-Do not swaddle above the shoulders
-Never put a swaddled baby to sleep on their front
-Do not swaddle too tight
-Check the baby’s temperature to ensure they do not get too hot"

For more information on safe sleeping, please see:

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/sleeping-position/

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-services/maternity-services/

12/04/2021

Feeding Friday live chat at 18:00 this Friday! Evie from the infant feeding team will be talking about normal baby behaviours and night 2.. see you all then

01/04/2021

A Unicef guide for parents: Caring for your baby at night

"Babies rely on the security and comfort of being close to their parents and need this at night as well as during the day. It’s important to make sure you create the right environment to help you get as much rest as possible."

Top tips:

- keep the room fairly dark and calm

-keep your baby close in a cot by the side of your bed

-be aware of early feeding cues - sucking at their fingers, restlessness or murmuring

-skin to skin

-be aware of safe sleeping advice (see our Instagram highlight on safe sleeping!)

If you have a particularly unrestful night, ensure you take time the next day to catch up on sleep. Responding to video call invitations for friends and families to meet baby can wait!

If you have any concerns regarding your baby, you can call Maternity Triage 24/7 if baby is less than 28 days old and 111/999 are always available too for urgent concerns.

For the full Unicef leaflet, please see -

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/08/Caring-for-your-baby-at-night-web.pdf

For other useful resources, please see -

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-services/maternity-services/post-natal-aftercare/

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/

https://www.basisonline.org.uk/

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/relationship-building-resources/building-a-happy-baby/

https://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/watch-out-of-the-blue-online

Image: UNICEF

14/03/2021

04/09/2020

Ask your midwife about health in pregnancy: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

You may be aware that one of the risks of surgery is developing a blood clot, usually in the deep veins of the leg, called a Deep Vein Thrombosis. But did you know that pregnancy increases your risk of developing one and so pregnant and postnatal women, even those who have had vaginal births, are at risk of developing a DVT.

DVT’s are a serious condition which require prompt medical response and treatment. Untreated a piece of the clot could break off in the blood stream and cause a potentially fatal condition call Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

At you booking appointment, during any admission to our department and after the birth of your baby, your midwife will make a full assessment of your risks of developing a DVT and will make any recommendations for preventative treatment. This can be as simple as encouraging you to move around regularly and maintain good hydration but can also include compression stockings and courses of anti clotting (anticoagulant) medications.

All pregnant and postnatal women should be made aware of the warning signs(symptoms) of a DVT and seek urgent medical help if they develop any.

⚠️ Call our 24/7 pregnancy advice line on 0300 123 5473 of you notice:
⚠️pain, swelling and tenderness in one leg, usually at the back of your lower leg (calf) – the pain may be worse when you bend your foot up towards your knee
⚠️a heavy ache or warm skin in the affected area
⚠️red skin, particularly at the back of your leg below the knee

These can be signs of deep vein thrombosis. It usually happens in only one leg, but not always.

⚠️⚠️CALL 999 if you
⚠️⚠️have sudden difficulty breathing
⚠️⚠️have pain or tightness in your chest or upper back
⚠️⚠️are coughing blood

These can be signs of a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

For more information on DVT and PE including risk factors and treatment visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/dvt-blood-clot-pregnant/