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Maternity Matters Dorset – Bumps and Beyond

WebIf you think you're in labour or have urgent concerns call: 0300 369 0388

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Your baby’s health – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebVaccinations. Vaccinations for your baby are usually given at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, and at 12 months of age. If you have any concerns about vaccinating your baby, …

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After the birth – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebCervical screening checks the health of your cervix. It’s not a test for cancer, it’s a test to help prevent cancer. If you missed your last cervical screening, you do not …

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Emotional wellbeing – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebPregnancy, birth and parenthood, or the loss of a baby, can all affect your emotional wellbeing. You might have existing mental health issues that seem to have …

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Health Visitor contacts – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebDiscover the services and teams that are local to you using our post code search. In your area ParentLine ParentLine is a new confidential text messaging service …

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Birth trauma and birth afterthoughts – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebYou can also speak to your health visitor or general practitioner (GP) about accessing additional support, and you can self-refer for talking therapy from Steps 2 …

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Your feedback matters – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebWe would like to hear about your experiences during your pregnancy and post natal period. This might include care given by Midwives, Pelvic Health …

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Maternal Mental Health Service – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebWho the service can help. The Maternal Mental Health Service can offer support to women before, during and after pregnancy who are struggling with: birth …

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Neonatal Unit and Special Care Baby Unit – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebThe neonatal units in Dorset form part of the Thames and Wessex Neonatal Network. Some babies require special care, whether due to prematurity, illness at …

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Labour and birth – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebLabour Line is open 24 hours a day, so if you are unsure whether your labour has started or you have any concerning symptoms, it’s best to call. Call 0300 369 0388 if …

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Where to have your baby – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebIf you would like to try a water birth, most of the units have birthing pools and pools are available to hire or purchase for home births. If you would like an epidural you …

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Monitoring your baby – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebThe Maternity Triage at Poole Maternity Unit. If you have any concerns about yourself or your baby, please call the Labour Line for advice on 0300 369 0388. A …

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Late pregnancy – Maternity Matters Dorset

Web38 week antenatal midwife appointment. As your due date approaches, your midwife will talk to you about what happens if your pregnancy lasts longer than 41 weeks …

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The Cove – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebThe Cove is a midwife-led birthing unit, providing labour and birth care to women with low-risk pregnancies at Dorset County Hospital’s Maternity Unit. Providing …

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Feeding your baby – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebBottle feeding can mean giving a baby expressed breast milk or formula via a bottle. If you choose to bottle feed, or need to do so for medical reasons, you will be …

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Badger Notes – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebBadgerNet Maternity is an electronic maternity healthcare record system, created and managed by CleverMed Ltd. It allows real-time recording of all events …

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Maternity Unit – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebMaternity reception telephone number: 01305 254267. Main hospital telephone number: 01305 251150. If in labour telephone: 0300 369 0388.

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Caring for your baby – Maternity Matters Dorset

WebUmbilical Cord. The umbilical cord is attached to your baby’s tummy, connecting them to the placenta. After your baby is born, the cord will be clamped with a …

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