Useful numbers
General:
Sevenoaks Midwives - 01732 470341
Tunbridge Wells Hospital - 01892 633500 Urgent Clinical concerns or problems
Tunbridge Wells Hospital - 01892 638158 Non clinical matters (Midwifery Liaison Office)
Health Visitors:
Sevenoaks Team - 01732 470345
Sevenoaks Health Visitor Helpline - 01732 368296 (9.30-12 Monday to Friday)
Edenbridge Team - 01732 869825
Child health clinics
Tuesday 9.30-11.30 – Hope Church, The Mill Lane Centre, 128 Seal Road, Sevenoaks TN14 5EX
Wednesday 10-12 (1st & 3rd of the month) – Westerham Hall, Quebec Avenue, London Rd, Westerham TN16 1BG
Thursday 9.30-11.30 – Spring House Children’s Centre, Hospital Road, Sevenoaks TN13 3PT
Friday 9.30-11.30 – Edenbridge Children’s Centre, High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AB
Birth registration
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ 03000 415151
What to take to hospital
- Something loose and comfortable to wear during labour
- Two or three comfortable and supportive bras, including nursing bras if you're planning to breastfeed
- 2 packs of super-absorbent sanitary or maternity pads
- Your wash bag with toothbrush, hairbrush, flannel, soap and other toiletries
- Towels, Pillow (or pillow case) for home comforts
- Books, magazines or music to help pass the time (remember your chargers)
- A sponge or water spray to cool you down.
- Front-opening nighties if you're going to breastfeed
- Dressing gown, slippers and cosy socks
- Five or six pairs of underwear (a few sizes larger than normal)
- A loose, comfortable outfit to wear after you have given birth, and to come home in
- Clothes (including a hat) and nappies for the baby
- A shawl or blanket to wrap the baby in
- If you are travelling by car, remember a car seat.