B5 Mary Rose Maternity Centre

This gorgeous baby Toby was born on B5 last month, first baby to parents Caz and Sam. At 36 weeks Toby was found to be breech (presenting bottom first). Caz had an external cephalic version (baby was turned around by a doctor applying pressure to the abdomen). This meant that Caz was able to have a normal birth. During the labour and birth Caz was pleased to have been cared for by her named midwife.

Our B5 babies for July...... a busy month 😊

Our colourful flags for July, we decided to add some of the babies born at home, and as not everyone lives in a house we thought we’d make it it a bit more fun by using other types of abodes.......although we didn’t actually have anyone having their baby in a tent or caravan!!! 🏘⛺️🚐🛥 we made it down one side of the corridor and part way down the other this month!!

Pregnant women are advised to take a 400 microgram supplement of folic acid daily until 12 weeks of pregnancy. Ideally this should be started 3 months before conception.
Some women should take a higher dose of 5mg. This needs to be prescribed by a GP. These women are: -diabetics... -women who take medication for epilepsy -women with a family history of neural tube defects or spina bifida -women with a body mass index of more than 30
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Our June Babies 💙💖

Our flags for our June babies! We even made it around the corner of the bottom of the corridor!!!

About ICON I – Infant crying is normal C –Comforting methods can help O – It’s OK to walk away N – Never, ever shake a baby...... See more
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It is well worth watching this clip if you are planning on breastfeeding.

Lots of babies born in Portsmouth in May. Are any of yours included here?

Nearly a full house 45/46, just missing one flag for the 46 babies born with us in May.

5 days into June and we have lots of lovely flags up already!!!

Our May Babies

If you're having a baby have a look at the lullaby trust website. There is good information about safe sleeping.

This little beauty, Beatrice was born in one of our pools this morning.

Welcome to the World Charlotte 💝
Massive Thank You to everyone on B5 💗 i can't explain how grateful we are for everything you've done for us & what a wonderful experience you made Charlotte's birth! Special thank you to Clare Witcher 💗 You're one in a million & were born to be a midwife! I could not have done it without you! Xxx

28 bright flags! one for each of our babies born so far in May on The Mary Rose Maternity Centre (B5)😍

Welcome baby Freddie ! Laura and Dan came to Mary Rose Maternity Centre to have their third baby. Freddie was born in the same pool that both of his big sisters were born in. Laura was cared for by her own community midwife,Kat.This was great continuity for Laura,Dan and Kat. Congratulations to you all 😊