Antenatal Clinics are held at the Surgery every Thursday
When you first learn that you’re pregnant, get in touch with a Midwife or GP as soon as possible. Ideally this should be by 10 weeks of your pregnancy. Telling your GP and/or Midwife promptly will help to make sure you receive maternity healthcare that takes into account all your health needs and preferences.
Screening Tests
Antenatal support: meet the team
While you’re pregnant, you’ll normally see a small number of healthcare professionals.
A midwife is an expert in normal pregnancy and birth.
Midwives are specially trained to care for mothers and babies throughout normal pregnancy, labour and after the birth. They provide care in hospital or at home.
Midwives sometimes work both in hospitals and in the community (GP surgeries and home visits) so the same midwife may be able to provide antenatal care and be present at the birth.
The name of the midwife or team of midwives responsible for your care will be in your pregnancy notes.
Healthy Start
Healthy Start is a government scheme that aims to improve the health of pregnant women and mothers on benefits or low incomes, all pregnant women under 18 years of age and children who are under 5 years of age. Families who are supported by the scheme receive vouchers to spend on milk (including infant formula), fresh fruit and vegetables.
Caring for your Baby
This NHS website includes everything you need to know about caring for a baby