Last updated:
Monday, 20. October 2008
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What is a Midwife?
A midwife is a specialist practitioner who is trained to care for a woman and her baby during pregnancy, birth and after the baby is born. She works in partnership with women to achieve a safe, pleasurable and fulfilling experience of childbirth.
Who is your Midwife
The midwife attached to the Birchwood Medical Practice is:
Karen Gregory RN, RM, ADM
Telephone: 07879 631439 9.00am-5.00pm
Services offered
Antenatal checks to monitor health of the mother and growth and development of baby
Continuity of care by practice midwife who works within a small team
Health education for pregnancy and parenthood
Professional advice and information enabling women to make informed choices about their care and place of birth
Home or hospital birth
24 hour access to midwifery service
Postnatal care at home until 10 days after the birth
Antenatal Clinics
You will be seen by the ante natal clinic at the hospital at 12 weeks to take initial blood tests and arrange booking for services. You will also have an ultrasound to size the baby.
From 16 weeks the community midwife will see you regularly at the ante natal clinics in the Birchwood health centre, which are held every Monday and Wednesday between 9.00am-11.30am. By appointment.
At the appointment your blood pressure and urine will be checked and also the size of your abdomen. The appointments are fifteen minutes and opportunity for questions will be available at every visit.
Surestart
Mothers who live within Birchwood/Doddington Park area can access Surestart services. These include parentcraft, smoking cessation, breast feeding support and exercise classes baby massage.
Birth Preparation Classes
Available at the Children's Centre in Surestart and at the hospital.
These can be arranged through the midwife.
A tour of the labour ward is available on Saturdays and Sundays at 1.30pm. There is no need to book. Meet on Nettleham Ward, Lincoln County Hospital.
Post Natal Care
Your midwife will visit you at home the day after you leave hospital with your baby.
She will visit you up to 10 days following the birth after which your care will be handed over to the Health Visitor.