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Who will I meet?

Introducing the maternity healthcare professionals who will help you on your journey from early pregnancy to parenthood.

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A day on the labour ward

Behind the scenes at Warwick Hospital. Labour ward manager Mel Crockett has seen thousands of babies born – each one is amazing.

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What is a...?

Short films that reveal what happens in key procedures in pregnancy and childbirth, including a 12-week scan, an epidural and induction of labour.

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Who will I meet? A community midwife

A community midwife explains her role in maternity care

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Who will I meet? An infant feeding coordinator

An infant feeding coordinator explains her role in maternity care

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Who will I meet? A consultant obstetrician

A consultant obstetrician explains his role in maternity care

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Who will I meet? A student midwife

A student midwife explains her role in maternity care

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Eating during pregnancy

You need the right balance of fruit and veg, carbohydrates, protein and dairy during pregnancy to help your baby grow and develop and keep you well.

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Finding out if you're pregnant

Signs of pregnancy include missed period, nausea or sickness, more frequent urination, tender breasts. Pregnancy tests are available free from your GP

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Getting pregnant

To understand conception and pregnancy, knowledge of male and female sexual organs and the physical process of a woman's monthly cycle is beneficial

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Tips on how to prevent rickets

Rickets is easily avoidable - here's how to prevent it

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Free vitamin D supplements for Birmingham mums-to-be

New initiative to prevent rickets

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Who will I meet? A sonographer

A sonographer explains her role in maternity care

Maternity Finder West Midlands

Maternity Finder West Midlands

Maternity Finder West Midlands
From pain relief to car parking charges, find the all-important information about your local maternity unit.

Bump to Baby

Bump to Baby

Bump to Baby A search engine for new and expectant mums bringing reliable links from trusted websites.

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