Maternity Care

If you think you are pregnant make an appointment with a Doctor to discuss arranging care for you during your pregnancy. Alternatively you can book directly with the Midwife at Reception.

Your antenatal care is shared between you and your GP if you have a low risk pregnancy. If you have a high risk pregnancy you will be referred to an Obstetrician.

You will be offered screening during your pregnancy including screening for infectious diseases and Down’s Syndrome.

Our Health Visitors are informed once the pregnancy is confirmed and will be in contact with you during the pregnancy and after you give birth.

Useful websites

• NHS The pregnancy care planner
• NHS screening for infectious diseases during pregnancy
• NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme
• Maternity Unit at Dorset County Hospital