About Me
Hello,
My name is Ginny and I am a Registered Nurse and Clinical Midwife Specialist. I have over ten years experience in all areas of maternity including: Antenatal, Postnatal, Delivery and home midwifery support.
I am currently studying for my Masters in Midwifery and am due to finish this in June 2012
Here are some pictures from over the years until now,
to show I am a real daughter, sister, mum and new grandmother.
Visit 1 @ approximately 10 weeks
At this very important but exciting first visit we will get to know each other a little better and ..
1. Arrange antenatal blood tests
2. Discuss obstetric and medical history
3. Arrange NT scan if necessary
4. Discuss any fears, concerns you may have and just have a general talk about this exciting time
Visit @ 20 weeks
At 20 weeks we will discuss your general well being and..
1. Review the 19 week ultra sound and blood test results
2. Listen to the baby's heart rate and measure growth
3. Check blood pressure etc
4. Creat an antenatal plan specific to your situation
5. Talk about any issues or questions you may have
Visit @ 26 and more weeks
At these visits we will talk about where you and your baby are now on this journey and at..
26 weeks..
Arrange further blood tests as they are needed
Listen to your baby's heart and measure growth
Blood pressure check
28 weeks..
Arrange sugar test, full blood count, check blood group and anti bodies
Listen to your baby's heart and measure growth
Blood pressure check
30 weeks..
Discuss the results of the blood tests
Listen to your baby's heart and measure growth
Blood pressure check
33 weeks
Listen to your baby's heart and measure growth Blood pressure check
36 weeks..
If iron is low, we will discuss repeating the blood tests
Listen to your baby's heart and measure growth
Blood pressure check
38, 39 and 40 weeks..
Listen to your baby's heart and measure growth
Blood pressure check
Go over your expectations for delivery
And finally have plan in place for after delivery and in home postnatal care for you and your newborn
