NHS Suffolk and North East Essex - Labour and Birth Booklet

26 Maternity support workers may work under the direct supervision of your midwife to provide you with support during labour. They may also help you with feeding your baby immediately after birth. Anaesthetist - If you have an epidural during labour, this will be put in by an anaesthetist. If you require a caesarean birth, you will also be cared for in theatre by an anaesthetist, in partnership with an obstetrician and your midwife. Anaesthetists may also become involved in your care if you have any complications or need a higher level of care due to medical conditions. Theatre team - If you have a planned or emergency caesarean birth, there will be staff in the theatre to assist the anaesthetist, obstetrician and midwife who are caring for you. You may also be in theatre if an assisted birth is recommended, or if you have any complications after the birth that require more intensive care. Student midwives/doctors - During labour and birth, there may be a student midwife or doctor working with your named midwife. Student midwives or doctors may provide you with care and support under direct or indirect supervision of the midwife, depending on their stage of training. Care will only be provided with your consent, and your midwife will discuss this with you. Admin/clerical - The team of midwives and doctors in birth centres and labour wards are supported by a team of reception, clerical and administrative staff that you may meet. Please ensure you inform the clerical team if you have any changes to your contact number, address or GP to ensure that information is recorded correctly on key documentation. For more information visit: • NHS Choices www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/antenatal-team-midwife- obstetrician-pregnant/ • National Childbirth Trust www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/your-care-through-pregnancy-labour- and-birth and www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/healthcare-professionals- pregnancy-and-labour