Your first antenatal appointment with a midwife is called a booking visit and will. The first appointment you have will be with a midwife and will last 1 1. Alternatively, for less urgent queries, please email us at northmid. All of the team wear uniforms and have nhs id badges. You can book an appointment with your gp or directly with your midwife as soon as you find out youre pregnant. Attending antenatal appointments at uclh information for patients with learning disabilities duration. We want to get the message out to women across forth valley that as soon as they have a positive pregnancy test they should call 024 567146 to book an appointment with a midwife. Oxfordshire guide to antenatal appointments 68 weeks. In most health board areas you can make your first midwife appointment by asking your gp receptionist. If youre more than 10 weeks pregnant and havent seen a gp or midwife, contact a gp or midwife as soon as possible.
A midwife will issue this at your scheduled antenatal appointment when you are over 21 weeks of pregnancy. It was the receptionist that said that because i had taken so many home tests i should make an appointment straight with the midwife. I just wondered with all thats happening just now maybe midwife appointments apart from those at hospitals were cancelled. Most of the official nhs antenatal appointments dont start till youre at least 8 weeks pregnant. This is because youll be offered some tests that should be done before 10 weeks. If you live in the guildford and waverley area but are registered at a gp surgery not on the above list or registered at surgeries in ash or hillview heathcot surgery in woking, please contact your gp surgery and make an appointment for a midwife booking 3. Midwife appointments make an appointment with your midwife as soon as you know youre pregnant. This could be because of domestic abuse or violence, sexual abuse or female genital mutilation fgm. Please note midwife appointments are currently still being held. Otherwise, this will take place during the next few weeks and you should be able to book a time with your midwife during this appointment. You can book, cancel or change your gp appointment by contacting your gp surgery by phone or through their website. Finding a midwife to help you through your pregnancys easy.
There are lots of other ways to make your first appointment and we are very happy for you to choose the option that is most convenient for you. Nhs forth valley pregnant women urged to call the midwifes. Ill have a look at the nhs online appointment schedule too. Booking appointment st georges university hospitals nhs. Antenatal care our team of healthcare professionals provide antenatal care for women and their families during pregnancy. At your booking appointment, your midwife will ask a series of questions about you, previous pregnancies if applicable and your family history.
The ready steady book is basically my pregnancy bible. Contact the community midwife team directly who will arrange an appointment for you. Book an appointment using the nhs ereferral service nhs. After the midwife s appointment i was luckily able to book a scan for a few days later, although there was absolutely no flexibility in dates and dh wasnt able to come as he was on a short business trip. Appointments to see a midwife can be made at your gp surgery, it is not necessary to be referred via your gp. This appointment books you in for maternity care provided by your local health trust or hospital. If youre measuring larger or smaller than expected, you may be referred for a growth scan to check the size of your baby and the amount of amniotic fluid that surrounds him or her. Midwife appointment at your gp surgery or at a childrens centre to discuss your choices about screening tests, antenatal care and place of delivery blood and urine tests the midwife will advise you on diet, vitamin d, folic acid supplements, lifestyle and stopping smoking. Lothian nhs board waverleygate 24 waterloo place edinburgh eh1 3eg main switchboard. After that, you can opt to have all your antenatal appointments with the community midwives, or shared.
How to book for midwifery services at medway once you have confirmed your pregnancy with. Why western sussex and how to book your birth western. You can change your cookie settings at any time using our cookies page. Its ridiculous that you cant even get an appointment with the midwife. We have a telephone number for you to make an appointment with a midwife as soon as you know you are pregnant. You will be given your maternity notes at this stage either as handheld notes or as an electronic patient record depending on the nhs trust area youre in. Whether you have booked your appointment through the nhs or you are using an independent midwife, it is very natural to feel nervous during your first antenatal. If you have been referred to a hospital or clinic through the nhs ereferral service, booking your appointment online is easy, safe and secure. From your 28week appointment onwards, your midwife or doctor will also.
You can also use the nhs ereferral service if you have received a letter saying you can use this system. I phoned them to find out and told me that there is no space until then. However, most women have their appointment at some point between eight weeks and 12 weeks. Your booking appointment should be by 10 weeks of your pregnancy is the first appointment you will have with your midwife, and essentially youre booking in to receive midwifery care from your local nhs trust. Ideally, your booking appointment should take place by 10 weeks of pregnancy, so theres plenty of time to arrange any firsttrimester screening tests. It provides your midwife with valuable background information about you. Its important that you let the receptionist know that this will be your first appointment with the midwife and also, how far along you think you are. If you decide later in pregnancy that you want to give birth at a different hospital. To make your first midwife appointment call 0141 347 8422. Make an appointment with your midwife as soon as you know youre pregnant. You can book an appointment with your gp or directly with your midwife as soon as.
Aargh cant get a midwife booking in appointment until. For information on coronavirus please go to our page on coronavirus. In some areas you can call the midwifery service direct. Congratulations on your pregnancy, you will now need to book your first appointment with your community midwife. Book your first maternity appointment north middlesex. You can find your nearest childrens centre through your local council. If you live in liphookliss, pinehill, petersfield, bentley or midhurst areas, please ring the badgerswood surgery on 01428. Ask your midwife university college london hospitals nhs. Antenatal appointments great western hospitals nhs.
Your first midwife appointment also called the booking appointment should happen before youre 10 weeks pregnant. At uclh we aim to complete your health assessment booking appointment by the 10th week of your pregnancy. Your gp surgery can put you in touch with your nearest midwifery service. University hospitals of morecambe bay nhs foundation trust. Theyll check the health of you and your baby, give you useful information for example, about a healthy pregnancy diet or antenatal screening and answer any questions. This is an opportunity for you to meet a midwife, discuss any issues and to learn more about st georges. We provide dedicated antenatal clinic appointments. You can book, cancel or change a hospital appointment by contacting a hospital directly by phone or through their website. During the prebooking appointment your midwife will take your medical, social and pregnancy history and make a plan for your antenatal care. At this appointment your individual plan of care will. Fgm can cause problems during labour and childbirth, which can be life threatening for mother and baby. Contact your gp practice and ask for a direct appointment with the midwife based there. The first appointment you have with a midwife, when youre around 8 to 12 weeks pregnant, gets you booked in for maternity care provided by a particular hospital or nhs trust. We know that those women at highest risk of poor pregnancy outcomes are less likely to book for antenatal care early.
Appointments, scans and tests you can expect in the nhs during your pregnancy. After finding out youre pregnant, you should contact your gp or local childrens centre to arrange your first community midwife appointment. As soon as you find out youre pregnant you can book an appointment with. You can book an appointment with your gp or directly with your midwife as soon as you know that youre pregnant. If you have a concern or query about your health or anything that is happening in your life, you can talk to your midwife about it. Find out when youll have your antenatal appointments in pregnancy, and what to expect at each one, from ultrasound scans to healthy diet advice and facts.
Maternity services warrington and halton hospitals nhs. The lowdown on your midwife booking appointment bounty. What will happen at your booking appointment which is your first midwife appointment between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. Youll be offered appointments with a midwife, or sometimes a doctor who. Your midwife or gp wont book your booking appointment before eight weeks, because, sadly, the chance.
If you have your booking appointment at a local hospital, you may have a dating scan at the same time. Youll have a number of antenatal appointments during your pregnancy, and youll see a midwife or sometimes an obstetrician doctor specialising in pregnancy. What happens at your first midwife appointment booking appointment. When you meet your named midwife, together you will both plan your on. I also checked the front of my book and the weeks that i should be seen by midwives have been ticked so i will know for future appointments.
Antenatal booking form in order that we can make your first appointment for you to meet us, please complete your details below. Where to have your baby options about where to deliver your baby. Nhs greater glasgow and clyde nhsggc has launched a new central booking line to encourage women to make an appointment with their midwife as soon as they discover they are pregnant. You may need a maternity certificate mat b1 to claim statutory maternity pay smp or other benefits. Multiplying that by the number of maternity book ins is why direct to midwife was introduced in the first place. Book an appointment using the nhs ereferral service if youve been referred to a specialist through the nhs ereferral service, booking your appointment online is easy, safe and secure. The booking appointment and any antenatal appointment is a time when you can ask questions too. So, if youre, say 5 weeks pregnant, it wont make a lot of difference if you dont seen your gp till youre 6 or 7 weeks pregnant though, of course, if youre anything like us, you may be feeling very impatient to do. We will then get back to you within 5 working days regarding your appointment. Re whooping cough vaccination, i was advised by midwife at my 24 week appointment to make an appointment with the practice nurse to have this which i have done. You should also book your birth with us, using our online booking form. Each consultant and midwife has a weekly clinic with an appointment system in operation.
You will also be offered antenatal classes in advance, so ask your midwife about when you should book classes in your area. Book your first appointment with a midwife the quickest and easiest option for booking your first appointment is to refer yourself online using our quick and easy form. Gail bell, nhs forth valleys deputy head of midwifery, explained. Your gp or midwife will provide you information on maternity services. Schedule of routine appointments and scans east suffolk. You have to refer yourself to your community midwife and book these appts yourself. Your gp surgery or a childrens centre can put you in touch with your nearest midwifery service. Improving rates of early access to antenatal care for all women will strengthen the contribution the nhs makes to improving longterm health. Measure your bump fundal height to check that your baby is growing at the right rate. Help, support and advice during pregnancy from a senior midwife 020 8887 4238 monday to friday, 10am 6pm out of hours or bank holidays please call 020 8887 3682.
We will contact you on an individual basis should there be a need to cancel or conduct this appointment remotely. A booking appointment with your midwife will be arranged and if you wish a the ultra sound scans for sates, anomalies. This is part of a national drive to promote the best start for. After completing the form, you should contact your gp or childrens centre to arrange your first appointment with a midwife by the time you are 10 weeks pregnant. Youve done the pregnancy test, seen that blue line, youre pregnant. To book your birth with us, please complete and submit the selfreferral form below. She will then organize a further appointment for your first scan which will confirm your due date. If you would like to discuss having your baby at macclesfield general district hospital then please do not hesitate to contact us on 01625 661163 monday to friday between 9. You can book to see a midwife with us in one of several ways. This appointment is an opportunity to tell your midwife or doctor if youre in a vulnerable situation or if you need extra support.
Maternity our maternity service is one of the largest in kent, delivering around 5,000 babies a year. We are known for our famous 90day program, where aspiring authors go from just an idea to finished manuscript in just 90 days. You can also ask if youre worried about anything that may have happened before you realised you were pregnant. It is being implemented in two phases throughout nhsggc. Please note that you will not be allowed to bring anyone else to your antenatal appointments including children due to the current coronavirus risk. How to write a book write and publish a book book midwife. If youve decided to book with nhs care then you need to contact your local gp surgery and request to book an appointment with the midwife attached to that practice.
11 620 1403 1448 779 1539 119 896 149 844 1188 432 1444 1232 941 1612 1149 1109 688 1356 1169 949 387 711 1214 327 1188 894 276