Antenatal Education by Abbie Cheriton

Early Pregnancy

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Pregnancy To-Do list

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Choice of place of birth

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20 week scan

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Tommy's third trimester

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In our Area - Birth Choices

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Screening tests

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Early stages of labour

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Early signs of labour

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First stage labour

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Newborn physical examination

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All parents are offered a thorough physical examination for their baby within 72 hours of giving birth.

The examination includes screening tests to find out if your baby has any problems with their eyes, heart, hips and, in boys, testicles (testes).

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The Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression

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Medway

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Talking Therapies

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Wellness check tool

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Postnatal Depression Support

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Leaves on a Stream Meditation

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Personalised Care in Maternity

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Personalised care means people have choice and control over the way their care is planned and received based on ‘what matters’ to them and their individual needs and preferences.

Perineal Massage

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From 35 weeks onwards, you or your partner can use daily perineal massage until your baby is born which may reduce your risk of tearing.

This is particularly beneficial for first-time mothers. You may choose to ask your partner to help you with this.

Birth Positions

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Birth Planning

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Safer Sleep Basics

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ALWAYS sleep your baby

on their BACK

in a CLEAR cot or sleep space

Hospital Bag Checklist

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Babies do things in their own time, and only 1 in 20 will arrive on their due date.

It might be a good idea to get your hospital bag packed at least 3 weeks ahead of the due date, so that you're all ready to go if your baby decides to make an early appearance.

Vaccinations in Pregnancy

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Vaccinations that are offered during pregnancy have been shown by research to help keep you and the baby safer. You will be offered free vaccinations for whooping cough and flu during pregnancy. You may also be offered the COVID 19 vaccine.

Smoking in Pregnancy

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Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, and many are toxic. They can pass through the placenta to the baby and affect his or her development

By quitting smoking when you’re pregnant, you’re taking care of yourself and your baby.

Smoking in Pregnancy

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Street drugs and other substances

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If you use or have used street drugs or recreational drugs or other substances, it’s important to tell your midwife. The more she knows about your general health, the better she’ll be able to help you and your baby

Drinking Alcohol in Pregnancy

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Advice about alcohol in pregnancy can get confusing. But we know that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm your baby, with the more you drink, the greater the risk.

That is why the NHS recommends not to drink alcohol in pregnancy. This keeps any risk to your baby at a minimum.

How to co-sleep more safely

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To reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) the safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. However, we know that many parents find themselves co-sleeping whether they mean to or not. Wherever you’re planning for your baby to sleep we recommend making your bed a safer place for baby. Our advice on co-sleeping with your baby will tell you how.

Healthy eating in Pregnancy

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Bonding with your unborn Baby

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Even before they are born, your baby is listening and getting to know you.

How to look after your pelvic floor

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Having strong pelvic floor muscles means you’ll be less likely to have issues like stress incontinence after your baby’s born.

Sex and sexual health in pregnancy

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It’s normally perfectly safe to have sex when you’re pregnant.

Any sexual activity that doesn’t harm you, won’t harm your baby as they’re protected in the womb by the amniotic fluid (bag of waters). They may feel the movements when you have sex, but they won’t be harmed.

Sex and contraception after birth

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There are no rules about when to start having sex again after you have given birth.

You can start using some types of contraception immediately after giving birth. For some other types, it’s recommended to wait for a few weeks.

ICON - Babies Cry, you can cope

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When babies cry it can be stressful and overwhelming. Help is out there and all you need to do is ask.

Consenting to Treatment throughout Pregnancy and Birth

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Consent means saying yes

When you are pregnant you have the right to make your own decisions about your body, just as you do at any other time.

DadSpace

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Neonatal information

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Neonatal care

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