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Our current priority is to create a Baby Remembrance Garden to help support anyone affected by the loss of a baby.
combatting the spread of the virus, has been designed to allow birth supporters to have a greater degree of access to our maternity ward after their baby
It gradually becomes deeper as the baby grows.
The HOPE boxes are designed to support mother and baby to maintain a connection whilst decisions are still being made.
C – Comfort methods can sometimes soothe the baby, and the crying will cease.
Having a baby on the Special Care Baby Unit can be a very challenging time emotionally and physically.
A named Advisory Teacher will provide support to you and your baby.
It is hard to know how much time your baby will spend in NNU, as all babies are different.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Q: I was planning to have my baby at Stroud. What are my choices?
During pregnancy, a baby is exposed to normal low-dose environmental radiation.
When a baby is stillborn, we review the care that the mother, or birthing person, and the baby received.
Parents are often offered hurried information about the Unit while being prepared for delivery of their sick/premature baby.
These nurses will go to the maternity ward and administer the antibiotics at set times to eliminate baby and mum being separated.
You may give birth in our delivery suite if: you need the help of a doctor to deliver your baby you would like an epidural as pain relief during labour
In World Breastfeeding Week, we have lots of useful information on our website to support parents to give their baby the best start in life.
Exposure to carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, because it can: deprive the baby of oxygen slow growth and development increase
wipes with you If there is a clinical need for your baby to be washed, this will be done using warmed sterilised water on our Neonatal Unit Birthing pools
Our rooms have all been individually designed to create a comfortable and calm environment for you, your birth partner and your baby.
They are aimed at people who have recently had a baby.
In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy your baby is very sensitive to high blood glucose levels.
