Ante-natal care at The Rycote Practice is led by our midwife, Wendy
Newby.
The Thame midwives can be contacted on 01491 826037 or by leaving a
message with reception staff.
What to do if you think you may be pregnant
If you think you may be pregnant, we recommend you buy a urine pregnancy
test and check yourself. The practice does not offer pregnancy testing.
If you are pregnant and not already taking it, we recommend starting
folic acid.
You should then book an appointment with a GP who will explain what to
do next.
What Happens Next?
Usually around 9 weeks gestation you will be offered a scan. This is to
determine more precisely the expected delivery date, and also a
screening test for Down's Syndrome. Click
here for information on Down's Syndrome screening.
Wendy will arrange to meet you at around 10 weeks gestation.
Most women are looked after in primary care, with care shared between
Wendy and your GP. If you have problems with your pregnancy you may be
referred to the hospital for input from a consultant. Most patients
choose to go to Oxford or Aylesbury.
Where can I deliver?
Mothers have a choice of where they wish to deliver. Towards
the later stages of your pregnancy your midwife will be able to discuss
this with you. Your options may be affected by complications during your
pregnancy.
The main choices are
Home delivery
Delivery at the midwife-led unit in Wallingford
The Spires midwife-led unit on level 7 of the John Radcliffe Hospital
Women's Centre
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Claydon Wing
John Radcliffe Hospital delivery suite
Stoke Mandeville Hospital delivery suite
What other services are available?
There are numerous other services available in Thame and
Wallingford. These include
Antenatal preparation for parenthood classes
Antenatal breastfeeding workshops
Pregnancy Yoga Classes
NCT classes
Baby cafe
For more information you can contact Wendy.