Maternity
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Your pregnancy care
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Your care in pregnancySome helpful links to guide you through your pregnancy journey.
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Antenatal appointmentsDuring you pregnancy you will have a number of appointments with your midwife or sometimes a doctor.
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Antenatal scans and screeningDuring your pregnancy we will offer you screening tests to help see if there are any health problems that could affect you or your baby.
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Birthing classesInformation on birthing classes
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Maternity teamsTeams and specialists you may see in your pregnancy
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Royal Berkshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices PartnershipIf you have experienced our maternity care, you are invited to share your voice and feedback with Royal Berkshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices.
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Giving birth
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Caesarean sectionHaving a planned caesarean section
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Signs of labourEvery women's experience of labour is different but there are signs to look out for that may suggest your labour is starting.
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Induction of labourAs you get nearer to the end of your pregnancy you may be offered or recommended to induce labour
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Care after birth
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Postnatal careAfter the birth of your baby, we will continue to support and care for you and your baby.
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Newborn screeningAfter your baby is born, screening tests will be offered for your baby.
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Birth reflectionsAn opportunity for women and families to reflect on their birth experience.
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Maternity bereavement careSupporting and caring for you following the loss of a baby
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Where to give birth
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Delivery SuiteOur delivery suite has 11 birthing rooms that are equipped with beds to support active birthing positions.
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Homebirth ServiceWe have a homebirth team to support you to have your baby at home.
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Rushey Midwifery Led UnitWe offer a relaxed home from home midwife-led birthing environment.
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Maternity strategyWe have created a strategy to help us deliver excellent quality of care
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Giving birth
Taking time to plan and discuss where to have your baby during your pregnancy will help give you a safer and positive experience. Your midwife or doctor will support you in making choices that are right for you and your baby.
