Booking: Janine offers herself as a Primary Midwife however two midwives are available to care for the woman. All issues surrounding the choice of midwifery care will be discussed.
A full medical, maternity and family history is taken.•Blood pressure, urine testing, monitoring of fetal growth and heart rate
Haematological testing and investigations when necessary.
Ultrasonic testing when required.•Discussion of tests routinely offered by mainstream system. Information packs are supplied. Example: Glucose tolerance test and Group B strep testing.
Visits are held: every 4 weeks to 28 weeks, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks and every week until 41 weeks.
Women are offered consultations with medical professionals should the need arise.
Weight as clinically indicated.
The antenatal focus is on preventive care and early detection of complications. The midwife will refer to other health professionals if indicated.
Midwifery care is based on the current research and development in midwifery and Obstetric care.
If a medical problem arises antenatally then consultation with a specialist obstetrician either public or private will be sought. If the problem doesn’t require specialist consideration, then the woman may be referred to her GP.
