Pregnancy

If you are planning to have a baby and would like some pre-conception advice, you can book to see a GP at the Surgery.

The Midwife offers:

·  Pre-conception advice

· Referral/Booking Appointments at your home

· Arranges Scan and blood tests

· Care throughout your pregnancy

· Home visits following birth until 10 Days (you can contact/see the Midwife up until 28 Days)

· Hand over to the Health Visitor

· Information on other Services/Support Groups

· Breastfeeding support

A comprehensive service is provided by the Yellow Team at Dorset County Hospital.

Newly Pregnant?

If you have already had a positive home pregnancy test you do not need an appointment with the GP to confirm your pregnancy, you simply need to arrange a booking appointment with a midwife.  See maternity advice line poster – link below

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For Dorset County Hospital and Poole Maternity Unit – please come into the surgery to collect a Pregnancy Pack which will include a self referral form. A midwife will contact you to arrange a booking appointment (usually at home).

During the Antental and Postnatal periods you will be cared for by the Team of Midwives based at Dorset County Hospital.