Antenatal checks

This service is provided by the midwives.

If you have been asked by your midwife to book an antenatal check appointment, please inform Reception and book an appointment.

6 to 8 week mother and baby checks

A practice receptionist will contact you directly regarding your 6 week check appointment. They will also arrange your baby’s first immunisation appointment which is at 8 weeks.

Maternity Online Self-Referral Process

Maternity Units would like women to self-refer as early as possible in their pregnancy so that their care can be planned. It is also important that all necessary tests are done on time.

You do not need to wait to see a GP/ physician assistant as you can self-refer to this service using the links below.

Referrals will be sent directly to the antenatal administrators who will respond within 5 working days. They aim to see women for their booking appointment before they are 10 weeks pregnant.

Folic Acid during Pregnancy

If you are not already taking, please start folic acid supplementation.

Further information on Folic acid, vitamins and supplements in pregnancy.

It’s important to take 400mcg folic acid (available over the counter) everyday until you are 12 weeks pregnant.

You will need a higher dosage of folic acid (5mg daily) if you have one of the following:

• Diabetes 
• Your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 30 kg/m² 
• Take anti-epilepsy medication 
• Take medication for HIV 
• Have had a previous pregnancy affected by a neural tube effect 
• You or the baby’s biological father have been affected by a neural tube effect 
• You or the baby’s father biological father have a family history of neural tube effects 

If any of this applies to you, please contact the surgery for a prescription for the higher dose of folic acid.