What to expect when you visit AMG?
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Our Midwives work closely together as a group so that if your Midwife (Lead Maternity Carer) is unavailable due to sickness, another delivery or scheduled time off then the continuity of your care continues as normal. You will have an opportunity to meet all three Midwives during your pregnancy.
Antenatal Care
During your antenatal period we ask that you visit us at our Central Auckland clinic. We see you for an average of 10-12 antenatal appointments, depending on which stage of pregnancy you are at your booking visit. Usually 6 weekly till the 28th week gestation and then more frequently until delivery of your baby. We will work with you in planning what is best for you and your pregnancy. Your care will include antenatal checks, diagnostic tests and screening. Your first appointment may last for one hour as we discuss your needs and how the care is organised. Follow up antenatal appointments are between 15 to 30 minutes.
Labour Care
When you go into labour we will care for you throughout your labour and birth. If your LMC is not available one of the other midwives will take over your care. When you arrive at the hospital in labour we will check all is well with baby and examine you to see how far your labour has progressed. If you are too early or not in established labour we will suggest that you return home as it is better for you to be at home in your own environment in the early stages of your labour. If any interventions are needed this is discussed with the obstetrician on call in consultation with you and your partner.
Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear
Labour is different for every woman, and even for every pregnancy. It is unique in the way it starts, how long it takes and the way it unfolds.
Below is a general guide to the process of labour.
Postnatal
Screening Tests
After your baby is born the following screening tests are available for your baby
The Newborn Metabolic Screening Programme detects rare but life-threatening metabolic disorders with a blood test done at 48 hours old or as soon as possible after this. Click on the following link http://www.nsu.govt.nz/current-nsu-programmes/3739.aspx
Newborn Hearing Screen. Click on following link http://www.nsu.govt.nz/current-nsu-programmes/3737.aspx
Safe Sleeping
SUDI stands for sudden unexpected death is extremely rare for babies protected by this safety formula face up + face clear + smokefree = Safe Sleep
Please clik the following link for further information on safe sleep
http://www.changeforourchildren.co.nz/safe_start_programme/index
Immunisation
Immunisation can protect your baby against harmful infections, which can cause serious complications, including death. It is one of the most effective, and cost-effective medical interventions to prevent disease.