Many women are unsure whether they should contact the hospital, their doctor or midwife when certain problems arise.

The best advice is that if you are worried about anything, contact your doctor, midwife or hospital, however minor you may think it is; if it is bothering you then you need to speak to someone. It is better to find out it may be a false alarm rather than ignoring problems that could harm you or your baby.

If you are concerned your baby’s movements have reduced or stopped you should contact your hospital for care straight away for advice, don’t wait.