Children
Who do I do if I think I am in labour? If you think you may be in labour, do not contact your midwife or GP. And please don’t go to A&E. So what do you do? Depending on the birth plan you have mad...
What is a labour ward and who works there? A labour ward is where a woman goes in a hospital to have a baby. If you go to a labour warden/delivery suite in your pregnancy and birth, you may notice it ...
Where shall I take my child when they are unwell? Having an unwell child can be very scary and challenging even for the most experienced parents. Sometimes the best place for children to go is hospita...
What is an antenatal clinic? In this article, we will describe what is an antenatal clinic. Antenatal clinics are specialist clinics for women who are receiving doctor-led care in their pregnancy. Cl...
What is a neonatal unit? A ‘neonate’ is the medical term for a baby under 28 days of age. ‘Neonatal units’ are wards in a hospital where these babies who need specialist medical care go to receive tre...
All about periods (normal menstruation) Definition Menstruation is a woman’s normal periodic vaginal bleeding – occurring every 23-35 days (average 28 days) A period lasts 2-7 days (typica...
5 things to do when you find out you are pregnant In this article, we will describe 5 things to do when you find out you are pregnant. So. I’m pregnant – what next? 1. Calculate your due d...
How to register the birth of a baby You must register your baby with the local register office within 42 days of giving birth. You can find your nearest register office here, or by asking your midwife...
When you find out you’re pregnant – what to do next As soon as you find out you are pregnant, please telephone your GP surgery and let them know that this is a new pregnancy. You will then...
Where can I get contraception? Contraception methods and devices prevent pregnancy. The NHS offers various free options for men and women. Confidential advice and support are readily available. Where ...
