Can I call a midwife for advice?

Absolutely, that’s what Dial a Midwife is here for!

Every day, we speak with women about the many and varied concerns, worries, doubts and fears that come up during pregnancy and after baby is born. Here are some of the questions women have asked us in this past week:

We’re moving house during my pregnancy and our new home isn’t near the hospital that I’m booked into. Do I let my hospital know I’m moving? Do I need to book into a closer hospital? What happens when I go into labour?

This is my second baby and with my first, he had a tongue tie and my nipples ended up cracked and sore. How can I tell if this baby has a tongue tie, and if she has one, what should we do? I’m really keen to breastfeed this time.

My local hospital doesn’t deliver babies. Both my first and second were very fast labours. The closest hospital that delivers babies is an hour away. What should I do if the baby comes quickly?

Can you talk me through my ultrasound report? They told me about it at my hospital appointment today but I’ve forgotten some of the things they told me. Can you talk me through it so I understand what it all means?

What’s the point in writing a birth plan and is it really that important? I mean, will the midwives even read it when I’m in labour?

I’ve heard so much about what to eat and what to avoid in pregnancy and I’m confused. Fish is good but we shouldn’t eat fish??? Help!

My hospital offers early discharge and we can only stay if there’s a reason. This is my first baby and I don’t have much support at home. Can I book extra appointments with you, even if it’s every day or every few days? Just til I find my feet?

As you can tell, the sorts of questions we field are many and varied, and all questions are welcome! Dial a Midwife is here for you every step of the way through your pregnancy and after baby is born, so Dial a Midwife today and remember, there’s no cost with a Medicare card.