Jessop Wing Midwifery Team
Our Antenatal classes for women booked with a community midwife in Sheffield are now being offered virtually via Microsoft Teams.
In early pregnancy (12-20 weeks ideally) we would like to welcome you to join our COFFEE with the MIDWIFE session where we will discuss topics to help you stay healthy throughout your pregnancy. This will be an interactive session where you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
A series of 3 Birth Preparation classes are now being offered on Microsoft Teams; These will be interactive sessions with the opportunity for Q+A on each topic. the ideal time to attend this course is during your third trimester, from 28weeks onwards.
Session 1- Changes to your body during the third trimester and Fetal movements
How to recognise labour has started
Coping strategies for early labour and how your birth partner can support you.
When to call the midwife or come to hospital, what to expect when you arrive at hospital.
Session 2- The stages of labour
Analgesia/Pain Reliefs available
the Birth and Meeting your baby for the first time.
Session 3- Caring for your new-born baby safely
Feeding choices.
How to recognise your baby may be unwell the antenatal classes
Whilst awaiting a place on one of these courses you may like to access these videos which cover some of the content of the classes at https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/breastfeeding-resources/best-beginnings-videos/
A video tour of the Jessop Wing is available at; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KxTb3eEi_k
Further information can be found on https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/
www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/breastfeedingcourse.
https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/our-services/pathway-to-parenting-p2p