People will tell you nothing prepares you for being a parent, but we can try!! See our antenatal educational videos from our amazing midwifery team: https://t.co/lAxXItNOv3
๐ AUGUST STATS ๐
Another great month for the rainbow team! We are SO happy we cared for ALL families in our caseload during labour!
๐2 babies born in a hurry at home ๐Only 1 boy was born this month
#continuityofcare#betterbirths#caseloadingmidwives#nhs
At home shouldnโt mean at risk. If you or someone you know is suffering from #DomesticAbuse, isolation rules do not apply. Police response & support services remain available. Find support at https://t.co/2mgsZoF9tH or call 999 if you are in immediate danger. #YouAreNotAlone
The Whooping Cough vaccine is no longer being provided in either of our hospitals or local GP surgeries. It is now being offered by appointment at Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, SE6 4JF. To book, please call 0203 049 1444
UPDATED VISITING POLICY- 1/2
For all inpatient areas, only one named visitor may accompany mothers between the hours of 14.00 and 17.00. This applies to Delivery Suite, Maternity Ward and Birth Centre at both Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Hospital Lewisham. #COVID19
UPDATED VISITING POLICY 2/2
The only exception is for the duration of labour and for elective caesareans, where up to one named and symptom-free birth partner can attend outside of these hours.
Thank you all so much for your patience and cooperation during this time