Antenatal and Postnatal Care
Continuity of Care And The Desirable Package, Helps Align Mind And Body and Optimise Birth Experiences
Antenatal and Postnatal Services
Antenatal Care
Postnatal Care
Newborn Examination and Postnatal Package
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Antenatal Care
Antenatal Care assesses both parent and baby's wellbeing throughout pregnancy, as well as providing information that will empower and guide you on your journey and support your decisions. These sessions are performed in the comfort of your own home or at work and partners and other children or family members are welcome.
Our packages are tailored to suit your needs and can be solely independent or alongside your care provider.
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Your initial booking visit is an opportunity to get to know you and obtain personal / medical history
Monthly visits until 28 weeks, fortnightly visits until 36 weeks and weekly until you give birth
Nutritional and dietary advice, Birth preparation, Breastfeeding and postnatal advice
Ultrasound scanning a can be arranged** (further costs may apply)
If you would like a specific care package that differs from the above then please feel free to contact us to discuss.
Please note blood tests, scans or other investigations can be obtained through your NHS care provider, or we can support you in accessing private healthcare.
During these visits we will screen your blood pressure, urine and assess the wellbeing, growth and position of your baby.
There is ample time for us to discuss any current concerns regarding the pregnancy, to help you prepare for labour and most importantly for the time after the birth. If you would just like a one off visit, we can accommodate your needs
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Postnatal Care
Our postnatal care package helps transition to the new dynamics of family life and ensure parent and baby are thriving post delivery. I offer two postnatal packages, please see below to see what is included in both.
14 Days
Initial visit same day or day after birth Subsequent visits will occur on day 2, 3, 5 and 10.
Health and recovery check for parent and baby.
New-born blood spot screening and weight review on day 5.
Holistic Infant feeding support, we will support all type of feeding methods
Phone support for any questions, advice or concerns you may have
28 Days
Initial visit same day or day after birth Subsequent visits will occur on day 5 and 10, then weekly there after
Health and recovery check for parent and baby. New-born blood spot screening and weight review on day 5.
Holistic Infant feeding support, we will support all type of feeding methods
Phone support for any questions, advice or concerns you may have
Both packages can be tailored and additional visits can be included or reduced as your confidence increases and one off visits are available on request
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Newborn Examination and Postnatal Package
This package offers the benefit of a newborn examination screening with the with a postnatal check for both parent and baby.
The examination of the newborn screening, is a physical head to toe examination of your newborn performed within the first 72 hours after birth. This is usually performed by a paediatrician or qualified practitioner before you are discharged from hospital or at home if you have a homebirth. However, if you choose to go home, this can be completed in the comfort of your own home.
The examination of the newborn screening consists of:
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Examination of overall appearance and wellbeing of the eyes using an ophthalmoscope. The primary purpose of this screening is rule out congenital cataracts. 2 or 3 babies in 10,000 have a problem that requires treatment
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The primary purpose of screening the newborn heart is to rule out congenital heart problems. This is performed by observing and listening to the newborns heart using a stethoscope. 8 babies per ever 1,000 born have congenital heart disease
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The screening of the newborn hips is performed with a physical examination performed by the practitioner. The primary purpose is to rule out hip problems. Every 1 or 2 babies per 1,000 have a hip problem that requires treatment
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Examination of the testes in male infants is to ensure they are in the right place. Approximately 2 – 6% of male infants born will have a problem with their testes that require treatment
The full examination will be documented in your baby’s red book and performed again at 6 – 8 weeks by either the GP or myself. Any deviations from normal will be referred for further investigations.
OUR NEWBORN EXAMINATION AND POSTNATAL PACKAGE PROCESS
Step 1
Book a clarity call
Step 2
Complete questionnaire, this provides you with an opportunity to inform us of your wants and needs
Step 3
Stand by the phone We will call and go through your questionnaire and book your care
Free Clarity Call
If you would like any more information relating to any of the services we provide, please book a free clarity call to discuss