Your questions

We will be gradually adding more information here based on what midwives are most commonly asked.

BIRTH STORIES - What is it like to give birth in Angus? Women tell their stories.

BREASTFEEDING - What encouragement and advice can you offer about feeding my baby?

CORD BLOOD - What is your position on umbilical cord blood banking?

LIFE AFTER LABOUR - How will I cope with a new baby?

MINOR AILMENTS - What advice can you give me about morning sickness, constipation, heartburn, backache, pelvic joint pain, itching, stretch marks, bleeding gums or swelling?

MONTROSE - Why would I choose it for my birth?

POST-DATES - How do I know when my baby is overdue? Service user representative Karen Law encourages us to think of the 'wider window' rather than a specific date.

PRECONCEPTION - I want to get pregnant - what advice can you give me?

PREGNANCY - What is happening from week to week?

SMOKING - Can you help me Give it up for Baby?

SUPERVISORS of MIDWIVES - Who will make sure my wishes are respected?

TRANSFER - What if I need to transfer to hospital during labour?

WATERBIRTH - Is it for me?