The Healthcare Commission carried out a survey in 2007 on the quality of maternity services across the UK.Click on the link below and then click on the button about half way down to find out about the services in your area.  I've found it really

. As of April this year, maternity rights have changed so it does not matter your length of service at a company, you are entitled to maternity leave, where as before April this year you had to be at a company for at least 26 weeks before expected date to have

particularly within the maternity services. We are all made well aware of how to follow a sensible diet and even moderate exercise has a huge impact upon a person's health.   I think it is unfair and borderline slightly arrogant to pigeon hole every obese

. They provide one-to-one continuity of care, which is the gold standard in maternity care, and facilitate home births and a less medicalised birthing experience. I used one of these wonderful people to care for me throughout both of my pregnancies, labours

've never heard of babygurgles but that sounds like excellent customer service!I'm 16 wks now, just got the fetal newsletter for the 17th week's development which makes reassuring reference to neding maternity clothes soon. My bump is huge

, Best Service and Safe.Delivery .We can assure you that you will be satisfied with our shoes and service. We hope to build mutual benefits and long term business relationships with all customers.   i will be looking forward to hearing from your letter

until my maternity pay starts in october ?? I have e-mailed the job centre plus but they have not got back to me all help will be greatly received debra x hi debrasorry to hear ur problem i havnt experienced this but heard its very painfull.i had

every single time and tell me to call them if I feel anything at all.I am sure it is nothing but it might be worth giving your midwife or hospital a call just in case, its not going to cause you any harm to get it checked.  I hate to hear about maternity

! Maternity services are not at their best and often there are inconsistencies... if you feel you need a check up though, just phone your mw and request one...Take care, stay calm, enjoy the rest of your pregnancy & good luck with the birth!M xx Hi Megan

and nearest ones are 5 hours away and only cover up to an hour from where they stay so we have no choice but to go down the path of the NHS Maternity Services once more, which are appauling and enough to make me want to go it alone rather than face the same