I stand with you, I grieve with you, I remember you. October is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, a time to acknowledge those who have experienced pregnancy loss…
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Vitamin K & newborns
Vitamin K is essential to the blood clotting process, which prevents excessive bleeding. Babies have very low levels of vitamin K in their bodies at birth; it does not cross…
COVID-19 screening update
Due to the decrease in community transmission of COVID-19, as from Wednesday 7th October it will no longer be necessary for all maternity patients and their partners/support people to be tested…
COVID-19, mental health and support
Many of our patients have told us that they are feeling anxious and having to deal with a sense of loss because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown restrictions have resulted…
Covid-19 update - testing and research
We would like to encourage any of our patients who have symptoms of the coronavirus (COVID-19), or who are concerned that they may have the virus, to get tested. If…
Skin to skin at Caesarean Sections
It’s extremely important that, whether it be a vaginal or Caesarean Section delivery, women and their partners have a positive birth experience. As well as providing a calm, supportive environment,…