Antenatal and postnatal care

Expert, continuous care and guidance from 16 weeks of pregnancy up to 4 weeks after your baby arrives. Provided by an independent midwife with over 20 years of NHS and community experience in Hemel and surrounding areas.

Midwifery support tailored to you

You choose how often and when to be seen. with flexible pay as you go appointments.

Antenatal care

 

Antenatal Appointments starting from approx 16 weeks.

I would recommend booking with the hospital who will provide you birth support wether that be at home, hospital including a planned C-Section. Im happy to discuss local hospitals or assist you in finding out more information to make the best choice for you

Booking your pregnancy is usually done aprox 6-10 weeks into your pregnancy in order to offer Antenatal screening, scans and any specialist referrals.

My recomendations would be to start Antental appoitnments aprox 16 weeks to 42 weeks. 

These appointments will be for approx 1 hour in the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you- (Including weekends and evenings)

Our first appointment I will take some pregnany, medical and any prev birth history from you, This is so I can get to know you and how I can best support you on your journey.

  • Included in your antenatal appointments
  • Physical and Mental health support
  • Discussion around mode of birth/plan of pregnancy
  • Blood pressure check
  • Urine check
  • Abdminal palpation and listen to baby (from 16 weeks only)
  • Measuring Bump from 28 weeks
  • Discussion of Vaccinations and where to book these.
  • If avalable- reveiw of any scans, tests and specialist appointments..
  • Connecting to your baby and monitoring movements.
  • 1.5 hour appointment at 36/40 for birth plan, preparing for birth, Colostrum harvesting (optional)
  • Breastfeeding/Bottlefeeding discussions
  • Discussion of Induction of labour, delaying Induction labour, 
  • Support with converations reg birth choices, navagating NHS services and coordinating care where appropriate.
  • Whats app/Text support

If I have any concerns at our antental checks, i will liase with your chosen hospital to ensure you are seen and any additional services are needed.

In an emergency, i would always advise to contact the hopsital you are chosing to birth your baby with.

Postnatal care

 

Postnatal appointments following the birth of your baby for up to 4 weeks post birth. All your appointments will be in the comfort of you own home at a time thast convieniant for you. (Weekends and evenings are offered too) Leaving you to rest, spend time with loved ones without interuptions and remain in your baby bubble during those vital early days. 

Appointments can be booked alongside your NHS appointments or I can provide your full postnatal care..

If I have any concerns I will discuss this with you and liase with local services for you and your babies needs.

These appointments are approx 1-1.5 hours depending on your needs.

  • Postnatal appointments include: Mother and baby checks- 
  • Discussion around your birth experiance
  • Physical check and discussion on your recovery E.G rest, E&D, Bleeding, pain management, blood pressure, pulse and temp if indicated, checking on passing urine and bowels, legs, Breasts and nipples.
  • Discussion of important symptoms and who to call for you and baby.
  • Pelvic health
  • Mental health support
  • Signposting for Dads mental health 
  • ICON- (babies cry and how to cope)
  • Infant feeding support- Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding. (knowledge of local lactation services and Tongue tie assessment clinics if required)
  • Review of stitches (perineal or C-section wound) including removal of dressing and if required stitches.
  • Top to toe check of baby
  • Umbilical cord care
  • Jaundice assessment.
  • Feeding assessment
  • Discussion reg any parental concerns
  • Safe sleeping and car seat information
  • Weighing of baby if required.
  • Newborn blood spot screening on day 5
  • Oral vitimin K on day 5 and 28 if required. (prescription required from hospital/GP)
  • Bathing baby (usual advise would be following cord falling off)

If you have any urgent concerns with baby, please attend your local childrens emergecy department/ Call 999 

Continuity of care you can trust

With over 20 years of total NHS background and 16 years specialising in community maternity and home births, You, Your Bump & I provides continuous, personalised advocacy alongside your chosen hospital or home birth setting.

Comprehensive antenatal visits

Aby ensures every clinical and emotional need is met. Appointments include maternal physical and mental health reviews, vaccination information, fetal movement discussions, auscultation of the baby's heartbeat, scan reviews, and birth planning. We work closely with local NHS trusts and hospitals to liaise smoothly whenever necessary.

Support in the fourth trimester

The weeks following birth can be the most vulnerable and transformative time for any family. Aby's postnatal care focuses on maternal healing, feeding techniques, newborn reassurance, and emotional balance. Having supported hundreds of families and navigated two home births personally, I am dedicated to giving you the confidence and peace of mind you deserve.