Early Pregnancy
We have two early pregnancy assessment clinics, one at Conquest Hospital and one at Eastbourne DGH.
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Screening tests during pregnancy
During your pregnancy you will be offered a number of screening tests. Your midwife will advise you which tests are offered and why. These tests can help you find out…
Mental Health in pregnancy
Pregnancy and the first year after giving birth are times of great adjustment and emotional upheaval in a woman’s life. Most women go through pregnancy and the first year after…
Your Lifestyle during your pregnancy
There are a number of things you can do to stay healthy while you are pregnant.
Common Problems in Pregnancy
Most women can expect an uncomplicated pregnancy, but there are some conditions that require prompt and expert attention. These are listed below for your information. Bleeding Bleeding in pregnancy is…
Blood Tests in Pregnancy
‘Booking bloods’ – routine antenatal tests offered to all women. Antibodies Sometimes unexpected antibodies (foreign blood proteins) are present in the blood stream from a previous pregnancy or blood transfusion….
What are sleep disorders?
Any disorder of sleep affecting our night’s sleep or that of others. Causes of daytime sleepiness, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea There is a spectrum of disorders ranging from occasionally…
Antenatal Clinic Appointments
Antenatal care is provided predominately by Community Midwives based in a variety of community locations including, Children’s Centres and GP’s surgeries. However, your care can be shared with any health…
Your Antenatal Care
During your pregnancy, your labour and the birth of your baby, a multidisciplinary team of midwives, obstetricians, General Practitioners, maternity support workers, neonatologists and neonatal nurses will look after you…