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Types of careThere are various types of care available around the country. These include: Shared careMost women are cared for by their family doctor and community midwife during pregnancy with visits to the hospital limited to routine scans or investigating problems. Care is then transferred to the hospital for the birth, and back to the doctor and midwife when you go home. Midwifery careIn some areas midwife care is on offer. You are looked after during pregnancy by your own midwife, or team of midwives, and one of them will deliver your baby, either in hospital or at home. They will also look after you after the birth. This is sometimes called one-to-one care or team midwifery care. Independent midwivesSome women prefer to be cared for by an independent midwife who charges a fee for care during pregnancy, at the birth and afterwards. The Independent Midwives Association on 0181 406 3172 will be able to put you in touch with an independent midwife. Consultant careWomen with pre-existing medical problems may have regular checks with a hospital based consultant and all their care may need to be carried out in hospital. There are some conditions such as diabetes which require the care of two specialists; an expert in the medical condition as well as an obstetrician. Some women may choose private medical care with an obstetrician. |
