If you, your midwife or GP feels that you have, or are at risk of getting, a medical problem during pregnancy, you will be referred to our obstetric clinic.
Our obstetric consultants and team are highly experienced health professionals, who will assess your medical history to see if your medical problem may affect your pregnancy, or if being pregnant could affect your condition. They will monitor and care for you to support your pregnancy and manage any health conditions. You may receive care during your pregnancy from both your midwife and your obstetrician, depending on your individual circumstances. Your maternity team will work closely with you to agree options around your pregnancy and birth plans.
You should also seek the advice or your midwife or GP if you feel that something isn’t right or you have any questions.
Call your midwife or maternity team immediately if:
- Your baby is moving less than usual
- You cannot feel your baby moving
- There is a change to your baby's usual pattern of movements
- You have any bleeding from your vagina
- You're feeling very anxious or worried
- You have a headache that does not go away
- You get shortness of breath when resting or lying down
- You cannot cope with your COVID-19 symptoms at home
- Your temperature is raised
- You have severe tiredness
- You feel unsafe at any time
Do not wait until the next day or your next appointment – call immediately, even if it's the middle of the night.
The maternity team provide the following Obstetric Clinics for service users:
Oldham Obstetric Clinics
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Monday |
Tuesday |
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Thursday |
Friday |
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AM |
Dutta, genetic & medical issues |
Dalmia, Drug & Alcohol, ROMES |
Kedia, Epilepsy |
Mathen Diabetes |
Bolous
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Zanaty |
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Dalmia |
Dr McMeakin, psychiatrist |
Mitchell, Biweekly |
Shiraz, DSN, DSM, |
Alex |
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PM |
Romano YAP |
Mathen, Hypertension, Renal Issues |
MLC Smoking Team |
Dieh, Diabetes, High risk Twins |
MLC Anti D Anaesthetist |
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Zanaty/Alex Biweekly |
Dr New, Once a month |
Tongue Tie |
Shiraz, DSN, DSM, |
Tongue Tie |
Rochdale Obstetric Clinics
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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AM |
Dieh |
Dickson |
Romano |
Dickson |
Conacher |
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Dutta, Diabetes |
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Igzeer |
Ghoshal |
Bhatti |
Prakash, DSN, DSM, |
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PM |
MLC |
MLC Smoking Team |
MLC |
MLC Anti D Anaesthetist |
MLC |
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes are the tubes connecting the ovaries to the womb. If an egg gets stuck in them, it won't develop into a baby and your health may be at risk if the pregnancy continues.
Unfortunately, it's not possible to save the pregnancy. It usually has to be removed using medicine or an operation. According to NHS UK, around 1 in every 90 pregnancies in the UK is ectopic. This is around 11,000 pregnancies a year.
Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy doesn't always cause symptoms and may only be detected during a routine pregnancy scan. If you do have symptoms, they tend to develop between the 4th and 12th week of pregnancy. Symptoms can include a combination of:
- a missed period and other signs of pregnancy
- tummy pain low down on 1 side
- vaginal bleeding or a brown watery discharge
- pain in the tip of your shoulder
- discomfort when peeing or pooing
These symptoms aren't necessarily a sign of a serious problem. An ectopic pregnancy can be serious, so you should get checked out by your midwife or GP if you get a combination of any of these symptoms. For information on the signs, symptoms and treatment for ectopic pregnancy, visit NHS.UK.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. It can happen at any stage of pregnancy, but is more common in the second or third trimester.
It happens when your body cannot produce enough insulin – a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels – to meet your extra needs in pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes can cause problems for you and your baby during pregnancy and after birth. But the risks can be reduced if the condition is detected early and well managed.
Any woman can develop gestational diabetes, but you’re usually considered to be more at risk of developing the condition if you’re overweight and have a body mass index over 30, you are of south Asian, Black, African-Caribbean or Middle Eastern origin (even if you were born in the UK) and one or more of your siblings has diabetes.
Common symptoms of gestational diabetes during pregnancy are increased thirst, a dry mouth, needing to pee more often than usual and tiredness.
Problems caused by gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes can cause a number of problems with your pregnancy including your baby growing larger than usual, an increased risk of premature birth, pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure and an increased risk of jaundice or stillbirth. As such, it’s very important that you speak to your midwife or GP if you get any symptoms. For more information on gestational diabetes, visit the NHS.uk website.