Maternity
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Your pregnancy care
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Your care in pregnancySome helpful links to guide you through your pregnancy journey.
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Antenatal appointmentsDuring you pregnancy you will have a number of appointments with your midwife or sometimes a doctor.
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Antenatal scans and screeningDuring your pregnancy we will offer you screening tests to help see if there are any health problems that could affect you or your baby.
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Birthing classesInformation on birthing classes
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Maternity teamsTeams and specialists you may see in your pregnancy
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Royal Berkshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices PartnershipIf you have experienced our maternity care, you are invited to share your voice and feedback with Royal Berkshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices.
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Giving birth
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Caesarean sectionHaving a planned caesarean section
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Signs of labourEvery women's experience of labour is different but there are signs to look out for that may suggest your labour is starting.
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Induction of labourAs you get nearer to the end of your pregnancy you may be offered or recommended to induce labour
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Care after birth
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Postnatal careAfter the birth of your baby, we will continue to support and care for you and your baby.
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Newborn screeningAfter your baby is born, screening tests will be offered for your baby.
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Birth reflectionsAn opportunity for women and families to reflect on their birth experience.
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Maternity bereavement careSupporting and caring for you following the loss of a baby
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Where to give birth
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Delivery SuiteOur delivery suite has 11 birthing rooms that are equipped with beds to support active birthing positions.
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Homebirth ServiceWe have a homebirth team to support you to have your baby at home.
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Rushey Midwifery Led UnitWe offer a relaxed home from home midwife-led birthing environment.
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Maternity strategyWe have created a strategy to help us deliver excellent quality of care
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Feeding your baby
Our midwives are here to help you and your baby have the best possible start to feeding, whether you breastfeed or bottle-feed they will provide support and guidance.
Before giving birth you can begin by connecting with your baby in pregnancy. Chatting or singing to your baby helps bonding, as babies can hear your voice and will recognise these familiar sounds after birth.
Responding to your baby’s kicks and rubbing or massaging your bump are lovely ways to connect. Building a relationship with your unborn child can help with recognising your baby’s needs.
If you have complex issues with feeding your midwife will refer you to our experienced infant feeding team.
