Lotus Team DBTH

20/03/2021

What to expect when you're expecting

Your guide to each week of pregnancy

Find out what to expect from every week of your pregnancy.

20/03/2021

Choosing how to feed you baby and what is the right decision for you and your family can often be very overwhelming decision. If you are considering breastfeeding, The NHS Start4Life website has lots of useful information to help you understand more about breastfeeding and assist you on your journey.

You will get the opportunity later in pregnancy to discuss feeding methods with your midwife and the team will be available following birth to help guide you and your baby with your chosen method of feeding.

Do you have any breastfeeding questions? From how to breastfeed to coping with breastfeeding challenges - we have lots of useful advice and tips.

20/03/2021

Did you know, SIDS has reduced by 82% since 1991!

Its safer sleep week (15th-21st March). The Lullaby Trust is an excellent, easy to access, resource to help new parents and parents-to-be to make good sleep choice for their babies. With advice ranging from baby safety in the summer heat, to bed sharing, and mattress/bedding choices, Lullaby promote a wide range of helpful, researched, information to support decision making as parents.

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families

18/11/2020

Can I breastfeed my baby if I have suspected or confirmed coronavirus? 🤱
The answer is Yes ✅ . There is currently no evidence to suggest that coronavirus can be carried or passed on in breast milk. The well-recognised benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of coronavirus through breastmilk. For more information click on the links below or give us a call on 01302 566776 Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/coronavirus/
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/04/Unicef-UK-Baby-Friendly-Initiative-statement-on-infant-feeding-during-the-Covid-19-outbreak.pdf

16/10/2020

Meet the midwives

There are 7 midwife on the Lotus Team who cover the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Districts. Whilst you will mostly meet your named midwife during your pregnancy, we all have on-calls through the week and may attend for the birth of your baby.

Previously to COVID19 you would have had the opportunity to attend a 'meet the midwives' session to familiarise yourself with the team, sadly that is not currently possible but we will try to facilitate contact with multiple teams members in a Covid safe manner

Lauren Beecher - 07966 962079
Molly Butler - 07970 027197
Megan Naughton - 07785 660525
Chloe Prendergast - 07979 906213
Ruth Storer - 07976203480
Catherine Wright - 07789 650673
Steph Underwood - 07589 553259

05/06/2020

When to contact Triage... this is not an exhaustive list so any concerns in pregnancy please pick up the phone (01302 642711 - please press Option 1). We are always here for you...
- if your baby's movements have changed or reduced
- if you think you are in labour
- sudden or continuous abdominal pain
- if you think your waters have broken
- fresh red vaginal bleeding
- severe itching, particularly of hands and feet
- persistent headache, severe pain under your ribs sudden swelling in face and hands, or blurred vision/ flashing lights or spots in vision
- abnormal discharge in colour and smell
- premature contractions
- high temperature/ feeling generally unwell/ signs of infection
- any concerns after birth, for example heavy blood loss, feeling generally unwell
This page can only offer general advice. Don't ever worry that you are wasting our time - if in doubt please phone. That's what we are here for 😊