SERVICES - Andrea Quanchi Independent Midwife, Maternal & Child Health Nurse Antenatal Classes Many women ask the question, “When do I need to sign up for antenatal classes?“ and many partners are relieved when I tell them they don't need to turn up to a room full of couples. Over the course of your pregnancy visits with Andrea are long enough to allow all the information you will need to be shared. Andrea will encourage you to borrow books and DVDs and then discuss with her what you have been reading and watching. Sessions with other couples may be arranged if requested and could include topics such as: • why choose home birth? • first aid for families • vaginal birth after caesarean section • pregnancy after loss Andrea uses the booklets "Preparing for Birth: Mothers and Fathers" as an introduction to your reading at the first visit and the booklets are available to purchase for $20 set. Preparing for birth: Mothers and Fathers This companion set has been written as background notes for childbirth education classes. Its unique easy to read format covers all the essential topics from pregnancy, through labour and birth to the early postnatal period, emphasising normal physiological birth.   Victorian Maternity Record (VMR) The VMR was designed by the Victorian Government to inform clinicians and engage women in their own care and should be offered to all women having babies in Victoria . The VMR provides you with your own copy of all the information relevant to your pregnancy including your test results. This record is yours to write on and should be kept with you and taken to whichever care givers you see during your pregnancy. Regardless of who is providing your care ask them for your own VMR so that you can retain responsibility for your own information. If your care givers decline to fill it in you can do it yourself.  |
Offering midwifery & maternal child health services to the Echuca and surrounding areas. |