Antenatal care and classes
It is important that you contact our midwifery team as soon as possible so that they can plan your care and birth with you.
We have a range of antenatal services to support you throughout your pregnancy, including regular antenatal clinics at local children’s centres and GP practices, hosted by our community midwives. We also offer screening tests throughout your pregnancy to identify and monitor any potential health conditions.
Throughout your pregnancy, we adhere to national guidance and tailor your care to meet your individual needs.
If your pregnancy is low risk, your community midwife will provide all aspects of your maternity care. If there are issues identified during your pregnancy, your community midwife will refer you to our maternity team hospital team; however, your community midwife will be available to provide you with support and advice.
If your pregnancy is classed as a higher risk, you may be offered an appointment with one of our obstetric consultants who will review and lead your care plan, together with your midwife.
Depending on your individual needs, your care will be provided at one of our antenatal clinics based at a local children’s centre, GP surgery, or at The Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Antenatal classes
As part of your maternity care, we offer a full range of antenatal classes that can help prepare you for birth and looking after your baby. The classes will cover:
- Tips on staying healthy during pregnancy
- Understanding your labour and birthing choices
- Your worries and concerns
- Meeting other parents and those who are expecting
- Feeding and caring for your baby
Please speak to your community midwife if you are interested in booking onto an antenatal class.