Midwives In Partnership

Providing the very best in one to one midwifery care

June Pembroke Hajjaj RM Dip. BSc (Hons).
Tel: 07876795179
Member of RCM, NCT, ARM, AIM

All the midwives within the practice specialise in Home-Birth, Water-Birth and Breast-Feeding, we attend regular updates in order to ensure you receive the latest evidence based information and advice. We offer and run regular Home Birth support groups and workshops.

All the Midwives In Partnership are registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC). Midwifery is the most securely regulated profession in the UK. All practising midwives must adhere to the Midwives' Rules, which are enshrined in the 1902 Midwives Act of Parliament and subsequent amendments. All independent midwives are subject to yearly supervisory visits and equipment checks and must notify their NHS appointed Supervisor of Midwives of their "Intention to Practise" each April. In line with the requirements of our regulatory body, the NMC, we are required to ensure that our clinical practice is up to date and that our actions are within our sphere of competence, IMA (2004).

Your Maternity Care Consultation

During your initial consultation, which usually lasts about one hour you will meet with your midwives. This appointment will allow you to get to know the midwives a little better and will also give you the opportunity to discuss any concerns you have, or to ask questions about different maternity packages that may suit your needs.

Booking Appointment

If you decide to book with the Midwives In Partnership an appointment will be arranged as early as possible in your pregnancy. This appointment will include a full antenatal examination including routine blood tests, urinalysis, blood pressure and a complete medical and obstetric history.

Your midwife will then arrange for you to have an early nuchal scan via your GP. The midwife will provide information on nutrition and safety during pregnancy and will provide you with a set of maternity notes that you will carry with you during your pregnancy. You will be provided with a direct telephone number providing 24 hour a day emergency on call for you. You will need to pay a deposit at this appointment with further payments spread out throughout your pregnancy and the final payment to be paid in full by the thirty sixth week of your pregnancy.

Antenatal Appointment

Your antenatal appointments are arranged throughout your pregnancy to suit your needs. These are usually at, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42. Yours care will be tailored to meet your individual circumstances and your midwife will monitor the well being of both mother and baby at each visit, discussing any issues of concern and providing essential preparation for your birth.

Antenatal Referrals

If there is a need, the midwife will refer you to see a consultant obstetrician at your local hospital. The NHS usually covers this if it is appropriate. You will also receive a scan at your local hospital, which is also covered by the NHS (if you are entitled) at approximately 20 weeks gestation. This scan is called an anomaly scan and is used to screen for abnormalities. Further scans are not included in your fee unless deemed necessary by your midwife, GP or consultant under the NHS. Throughout your antenatal care, you can be referred to other private practitioners such as acupuncturists, aromatherapists, homeopaths, chiropractors, reflexologists, yoga classes and tai chi classes.

Labour

When you feel that you are in labour your midwife will assess you at home to establish whether you are in early pre-labour or if you are in established labour. If you are not in labour, your midwife will give you tips on how to cope, how to relax, what to expect and what changes to look out for before calling your midwife out again. Once in established labour your midwife will stay with you at home until the delivery of your baby. Two midwives aim to be present at all home births. Both midwives are fully trained in obstetric emergency if they arise, and carry all necessary equipment for mum and baby. If you need to be transferred into hospital, your midwife will accompany you into hospital and hand your care over to the hospital midwives and doctors. However, she will remain with you until your baby is delivered. Her role in this context is one of support only. If you are transferred into hospital, the NHS will cover your care, if you are entitled to free treatment.

Postnatal Care

Following the birth of your baby at home or hospital, your midwife will stay with you until you and your new baby are settled, however she will be only a phone call away overnight should you need advice. She will give both you and your baby a thorough examination before leaving, and provide early breast-feeding support and advice. Baby will be weighed, measured, and examined from top to toe and you will be offered advice on care of the newborn baby.

In situations of home births your GP will usually come to your home within 48 hours of birth to give the baby a more detailed newborn examination. The midwife will usually visit you for the first few days and after this, she will visit you weekly until your discharge at approximately 28 days. During this time, your midwife will be a source of advice and support whilst you establish a breast-feeding pattern, and your new family adapts to parenthood.

ANTENATAL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

One-day workshops are provided as an extra service.

The workshops include:

> Breast-feeding

> Water Birth

> Home-birth

 

Antenatal classes are also provided covering a variety of topics from early pregnancy through to birth and after birth.

Held at the Pirates Castle, Gilbeys Wharf, Oval Road NW1. Dates vary.

Your midwife will provide you with more information.

HIRE GOODS

We have a variety of goods available to hire out or sell including:

> Home Birth pools

> Beanbags

> Birth Balls

> TENS machines

> Videos

> Books