What is Antenatal Screening?

During your booking appointment there will be many decisions to make and questions to ask and answer. One of those decisions will be around whether you would like screening for you and/or for your baby.  Screening may be something you have heard of, perhaps you have received a leaflet along with your booking appointment letter,
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How to Help Someone with Postnatal Depression

In this blog we will be looking specifically at postnatal depression. How it affects people, how to support someone with post-natal depression, how to get help, and what help there is available. Postnatal Depression Depression in any form is a mental health condition. It is important to know that postnatal depression is not a sign
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What is Antenatal Care?

Today we will explore what we mean when we talk about antenatal care, what it includes and why, helping you to understand its significance and the Midwives role in providing good antenatal care. What Does ‘Antenatal’ Mean? The word ‘antenatal’ refers to the duration of pregnancy from conception until labour begins and is synonymous with
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What do I need for a home birth?

Bringing a new life into the world is a momentous occasion and choosing a home birth can offer a comfortable and intimate environment for this transformative experience. Thorough preparation is always important when you’re planning your birth, but it might look a little different if you’re hoping to stay at home. In this blog, we