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Information about your pregnancy and birth to discuss with your midwife or doctor.
Use the space below to write down any significant concerns (medical, emotional or other) about your experience during pregnancy, labour, birth and immediately after birth – particularly if you think it could have an effect on your long-term physical or emotional health, or the health of your baby. Share your concerns with your midwife or doctor.1. In pregnancy …
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
2. Around labour and birth …
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
3. After birth …
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Portal: Birth reflections
that can be accessed at any time after giving birth or when you return for subsequent pregnancies. To find out about how to access this service, speak to your community midwife. After your baby is born plan
After your baby is born
All these questions relate to information found within the app in the After your baby is born section. Please read the app content and explore the links prior to completing. Print or show to your midwife from 34 weeks onwards. We recommended that you revisit these pages after your baby is born, by sharing it with your postnatal maternity team.Developing a relationship with your baby
1. Have you watched UNICEF’s ‘Meeting your baby for the first time’ video?
(Find this in the Caring for your baby/Babies and sleep section.)
- yes
- no
- I am not sure/would like to know more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
2. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby after birth and beyond is recommended for all …
- I am aware of the benefits of skin-to-skin contact
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
3. All women are given information about the value of breastfeeding, and how to get infant feeding off to a good start …
- I am aware of the value of breastfeeding
- I am aware of how to get feeding off to a good start
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
4. Babies often show early signs that they might be ready to feed …
- I am aware of the signs to look out for that my baby might be ready to feed
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Preparing for the first few hours and days after birth
5. Visiting hours at your maternity unit can vary …
- I have checked visiting times and I am aware of who can visit me after birth
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
6. In some maternity units your birth partner(s) can stay with you in all areas, 24 hours a day …
- I am aware of my maternity unit’s local policy on birth partners staying with me
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
7. Thinking about having things ready at home …
Think about what things you could do now to make caring for yourself and your baby easier at home.My thoughts, feelings and questions …
8. Thinking about who will be able to support you after giving birth when at home …
Your partner, friends, family or a neighbour, it’s worth considering who will be able to help you at home.My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Your physical and emotional wellbeing after birth
Read the app content section on physical and emotional health and wellbeing after birth.9. Being prepared for your physical recovery after giving birth can help to get you and your new family off to the best start, I am aware of …
- physical/physiological changes to expect
- postnatal pain relief options
- the importance of hand hygiene
- signs of infection and what to do
- pelvic floor exercises
- my options for long-acting contraception
- physical recovery after a caesarean birth
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
10. Giving birth and becoming a parent is known to be a time of great emotional change, being aware of how you might feel after birth can help you to prepare …
- I am aware of the emotional changes to be expected
- I have considered what my family/friends can do to support me
- I know how to access support with my emotional and mental health after giving birth
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
11. Feelings I and my family should look out for include …
- persistent sadness/low mood
- lack of energy/feeling overly tired
- feeling unable to look after my baby/feeling disassociated from my baby
- problems concentrating or making decisions
- changes in appetite
- feelings of guilt, hopelessness or self-blame
- difficulty bonding with my baby
- problems sleeping or extreme energy
- loss of interest in things I normally like
- having unpleasant thoughts that I can’t control or keep coming back
- suicidal feelings or thoughts of self-harm
- repeating actions or developing strict rituals.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Caring for your baby
12. Things to consider before going home include …
- how to tell if your baby is feeding well
- signs of an unwell baby and what to do if you’re worried
- changes to expect in your baby’s nappy.
- BCG vaccination (if offered by your maternity unit)
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
13. Things to consider for when you are at home include …
- safe sleeping practices (sudden infant death syndrome prevention)
- newborn jaundice – what’s normal, and what might need assessing by a healthcare professional
- the newborn blood spot screening test
- umbilical cord care and skin care
- bathing your baby.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Community care and next steps
14. Community postnatal care is delivered in a variety of settings and by a multidisciplinary team of health and social care professionals. I am aware of …
- community postnatal care
- how to contact my local community midwives
- how to contact my health visitor
- how to access additional infant feeding support
- how to access services in my local Children’s Centres
- I am not sure/I would like to know more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
15. After the birth, I will need to …
- register my baby’s birth within six weeks
- register my baby with my GP
- book a postnatal check with my GP at six-eight weeks after the birth for both me and my baby
- arrange for further tests at my GP surgery (If recommended by my midwife or doctor).
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
16. If you have a pre-existing medical condition or if you were unwell around the time of your birth, you may have specific medical recommendations made by your doctor …
- none
- I have a pre-existing medical condition and I have discussed my specific postnatal care requirements with my doctor and midwife
- I experienced complications/was unwell around the birth, I am aware of the implications this may have on my postnatal care
- I am not sure / I would like to know more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
17. If you have a named support worker or social worker, do you have their contact details? Are you aware of the support/plan of care you will be receiving from them once you are home …
- I am aware and have all the contact details I may need
- I am aware of how/who to access support from if required for my personal, social,emotional, psychological and mental health after I have given birth
- I am not sure/I would like some help with this
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Personalised birth preferences
Personalised birth preferences
A birth plan supports you (and your birth partner/s) to make informed decisions about your care in labour. Sharing your preferences with your care providers enables them to personalise the care they give you. Questions 1 to 17 relate to information found within the app in the Birth section. Please read the content and explore the links prior to completing. Work your way through the questions at your own pace. Save, then print or show to your midwife from 34 weeks onwards. This personal care plan should be written in consultation with a healthcare professional, especially if you have an underlying health condition (such as diabetes) or have developed a pregnancy-related condition (such as pre-eclampsia).1. I am aware of my three choices of birth setting (home, birth centre and labour ward) and have had a discussion with my midwife/doctor about which option is recommended for me. I would prefer to give birth …
- at home
- in a birth centre
- in a labour ward
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
2. My birth partner(s) will be …
Think of up to two people that you would like to have with you during labour.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
3. Student midwives/doctors may be working with the team when I have my baby …
- I am happy for a student to be present during my labour/birth
- I prefer that no students are present during my labour/birth
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
4. I have additional requirements …
- I will need help to translate into my language
- I have allergies and/or special dietary requirements
- I have religious beliefs and customs that I would like to be observed
- I/my partner have additional needs.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
5. I have had a discussion with my midwife/doctor about how I would like to give birth.
The majority of women will have a vaginal birth, however for some a caesarean birth may be recommended.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
If you are having a planned caesarean birth please go to Q.15
6. In some circumstances, your midwife or doctor may recommend starting your labour artificially, instead of waiting for it to start naturally (this is known as induction of labour) …
- I am aware of why an induction might be recommended
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
7. During labour and birth I would consider the following coping strategies/pain relief …
- I prefer to avoid all pain relief
- self-hypnosis/hypnobirthing
- aromatherapy/homeopathy/reflexology
- water (bath or birthing pool)
- TENS machine (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
- gas and air (entonox)
- pethidine/diamorphine/meptid (opioid injection)
- epidural
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
8. During labour and birth I would consider …
- massage
- walking/standing
- different upright positions such as all fours/squatting/kneeling
- a birthing ball
- bean bags, birth stools and birth couches if available
- a birthing pool
- a bed, for rest – propped up with pillows or whilst lying on my side
- music to be played (which I will provide)
- the lights dimmed
- my birth partner taking photographs/filming
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
9. During labour and birth, it is recommended that your baby’s heartbeat is monitored…
- I prefer to have intermittent fetal heart rate monitoring with a handheld device
- I prefer to have continuous fetal heart rate monitoring using a CTG machine
- if I need continuous monitoring I would like to be mobile and use wireless monitoring if available
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
10. During labour, your midwife and/or doctor may recommend vaginal examinations to assess the progress of your labour …
- I am aware of why vaginal examinations are part of routine care
- I prefer to avoid vaginal examinations if possible
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
11. In some circumstances, your midwife or doctor may recommend interventions to assist with your labour …
- I am aware of why assistance/intervention might be recommended
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
12. In some circumstances, your maternity team may intervene by recommending an assisted or caesarean birth …
- I understand why an assisted birth might be recommended
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
13. In some circumstances, your midwife or doctor may recommend a cut to the perineum to facilitate birth (episiotomy) …
- I understand why an episiotomy might be recommended
- I prefer to avoid an episiotomy
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
14. After your baby is born, your placenta will be expelled (this is known as the third stage of labour). There are two ways this can happen …
- I would like to have a natural (physiological) third stage, the cord is left intact and I push the placenta out myself
- I would like to have an active third stage, where the cord is cut after a few minutes and I receive an injection of oxytocin, the midwife/doctor delivers my placenta
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more
- I/my birth partner would like to cut the umbilical cord
- I prefer the midwife/doctor to cut the umbilical cord.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
15. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby – immediately after birth – is recommended for all …
- I understand why skin-to-skin contact is recommended
- I would like immediate skin-to-skin contact
- I prefer to wait and see
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
16. I am aware that I will be provided with support to feed my baby, my thoughts around feeding are …
During pregnancy you will have a chance to discuss infant feeding, this will include information about the value of breastfeeding. A midwife will help you to get feeding off to a good start as soon as your baby shows cues that he/she is ready to feed.My personal plans/thoughts.
17. After my baby is born, he or she will be offered Vitamin K …
- I would like my baby to have Vitamin K by injection
- I would like my baby to have Vitamin K by oral drops
- I do not want my baby to have Vitamin K
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Health and wellbeing in pregnancy plan
Health and wellbeing in pregnancy
All these questions relate to information found within the app in the Your pregnancy section. Please read the content and explore the links prior to completing. These questions can be completed in one go or be an on-going process following discussions with your care provider. Print or show this to your midwife at any stage in your pregnancy.Physical health and wellbeing
1. I have a long term health condition that may affect my pregnancy …
- diabetes
- epilepsy
- mental health problems
- high blood pressure
- heart problems
- asthma
- hypo/hyperthyroidism
- other
- none.
Notes can be typed here.
2. Bladder and bowel problems are common and can get worse in pregnancy. Support is available. Please discuss with your GP, midwife or doctor if you experience any of the following:
- leakage of urine
- problems holding wind (gas)
- unable to control the loss of stool (poo)
- bleeding from the back passage
- pain or bleeding during or after sex (intercourse)
- affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
3. It is recommended that you discuss pre-existing medical conditions and/or special requirements with your GP, midwife or doctor prior to becoming pregnant or in early pregnancy …
- I have discussed my pre-existing medical condition(s) with my maternity team
- I require further support with my medical condition(s) or special needs
- I am aware that in certain circumstances my midwife or health care professional may need to communicate with my GP or health visitor
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
4. I am taking the following medication and/or supplements …
- I am aware of the recommendations and I have discussed this with my GP, doctor or midwife
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
It is recommended that all pregnant women take folic acid supplements before conception and up until 12 weeks of pregnancy. It is also recommended that pregnant women take Vitamin D supplements throughout pregnancy. Any other medications should be discussed and reviewed with your maternity team.
5. I have additional requirements…
- I will need help at appointments to translate into my language
- I have allergies and/or special dietary requirements
- I have religious beliefs and customs that I would like to be observed
- I/my partner have additional needs
- I have a current or previous history of social care involvement
- I would like to speak to the midwife about something else in a private setting
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Lifestyle and wellbeing
6. It is recommended that you avoid some foods whilst pregnant, as they can cause harm to you and your unborn baby …
- I am aware of what foods to avoid in pregnancy
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
7. It is recommended that you try to maintain a healthy and balanced diet in pregnancy …
- I am aware of my nutritional needs in pregnancy
- I have specific circumstances that affect my dietary requirements and I would like guidance from my maternity team
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
8. For the majority of women, regular light to moderate exercise is recommended in pregnancy …
- I am aware of the recommendations about exercise
- I have a condition that affects my ability to exercise and I would like guidance from my maternity team
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
9. For the health and wellbeing of you and your baby, you are advised not to smoke, drink alcohol or use recreational drugs in pregnancy …
- I am aware of advice around the consumption of alcohol, tobacco/nicotine products and recreational/illegal drugs
- I am aware that smoking increases the chances of having a miscarriage and increases the risk of having a baby born too early, underweight or stillborn
- I am aware that all pregnant women are offered carbon monoxide screening during pregnancy and support to quit for those who smoke
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Emotional health and wellbeing
Expecting a baby can be a joyful and exciting time, however it is also common for pregnant women to experience anxiety, depression or emotional distress.10. I have a long term mental health condition that may affect my pregnancy …
- anxiety
- depression
- eating disorder
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- personality disorder
- bipolar affective disorder (also known as manic depression or mania)
- schizoaffective disorder
- schizophrenia or any other psychotic illness
- postpartum psychosis
- any other mental health condition for which you have seen a psychiatrist or other mental health professional.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
11. This is how I’m feeling at the moment …
Write down any concerns or worries you have, and talk to your friends, family, midwife, GP or doctor.My thoughts, feelings and questions …
12. Getting to know your baby during pregnancy helps to build strong parental relationships, and will also help with your emotional wellbeing. You can try …
- talking, singing or playing music to your unborn baby
- gently massaging your bump
- writing a journal
- pregnancy yoga and/or hypnobirthing
- using an app to track your baby’s growth and development
- reading UNICEF’s ‘Building a happy baby guide’.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
13. I am aware of things I can do to enhance my emotional wellbeing …
- take regular gentle exercise, such as pregnancy yoga, walking or swimming
- ensure I eat well
- try relaxation techniques, listening to music, meditation or breathing exercises
- take time for myself, somewhere I can relax
- talk to someone I trust – friend, family, midwife, GP or doctor
- ask for practical help with household chores or other children.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
14. Specialist support for pregnant women with anxiety and depression or any other mental health condition is available …
- I am aware of how to access mental health support if I need it whilst pregnant
- I am not sure/I would like to find out more.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
15. Emotions my partner, family and I should look out for include …
- tearfulness
- feeling overwhelmed
- feeling irritable or arguing more often
- difficulty concentrating
- change in appetite
- problems sleeping or extreme energy
- feeling very anxious
- racing thoughts
- loss of interest in things I normally like
- being so afraid of birth that I don’t want to go through with it
- having unpleasant thoughts that I can’t control or keep coming back
- suicidal feelings or thoughts of self-harm
- repeating actions or developing strict rituals
- lack of feeling towards my unborn baby.
My thoughts, feelings and questions …
Beyond birth
16. Thinking about contraceptive choices …
- I am not sure what to choose/I would like to find out more
- I would like to wait until after my baby is born to think about this
- I am aware that immediate postnatal contraception is available after my baby is born. My choice is stated in the box below.
My preferred method of contraception is …
About me
Set my due date:
Name of my maternity unit:
Intended place of birth (home, midwife-led unit or obstetric-led unit):
Team name:
Named midwife:
Midwife/team contact details:
Named obstetric/midwife consultant:
Known medical conditions/allergies:
Your personal care
Your personal care
Your personal details
All your personal data stays within the app and will not be shared with anyone else unless you choose to do so.About me
Add your name, due date, your chosen maternity unit and the name of your midwife.Personalised care and support plans
How to use the personalised care and support plans
Personalised care and support plans help you to explore, understand and record your individual choices for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. As you work your way through the personalised care and support plans, refer to the revelant sections in the app. You can change your preferences at any time. Your midwife and/or doctor can help you to complete or adapt your personalised care and support plans at any point, and you are encouraged to share your plans and preferences with them throughout pregnancy. It is important to remember that a plan is just that – and that things may need to be reviewed and changed around your needs and the needs of your baby, to ensure care is always high quality and safe. You can print out your personal care and support plan(s) and keep them with your maternity notes, and share them with your maternity team as you wish.Private maternity services in…
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