Maternity Services
New maternity services finder launched to help people self-refer directly into maternity services
A new maternity services finder is available on NHS.UK to help women self-refer directly into maternity services to start NHS pregnancy care.
By completing a simple online form on NHS.uk, mums-to-be can now refer themselves directly to their local maternity services without seeing a GP first.
The new NHS England service enables families to choose which NHS trust to refer themselves to, helping them to meet their midwife and begin NHS pregnancy care as early as possible. While most women do not need to see a GP before they start their pregnancy care with their midwife, anyone can still request to see their GP if they’d like to – and those with other health conditions will still be encouraged to meet with their doctor to discuss any changes to their existing care.
The maternity service now have a new App to make it easier to plan your journey.
The app will guide mums to be through every stage of pregnancy, birth and beyond. Women are encouraged to download the app, which is available on both apple and android, as early in their pregnancy as possible to get the full benefits.
No personal data is collected through the app and information is not shared with anyone unless individuals chose to do so. This is a record for expectant families to help guide them through their options.
CLICK THIS LINK TO APPLY FOR A MATERNITY EXCEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR PRESCRIPTIONS
NHS Frimley Maternity Plan App for personalised care and support planning:-
APP LINK
Information Video LINK
Mamas line posters (LINK TBA)
See also:
‘MAMAS LINE’
NHS Maternity and Midwifery Advice and Support Line
A new dedicated advice line for pregnant woman open 24hrs a day and staffed by trained midwives offering clinical support.
Call: 0300 013 2004
A partnership between:
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Antenatal care is now managed directly by the community midwife teams at Frimley Park and Royal Surrey.
Please complete a pregnancy notification form online and the relevant team will be in touch to book your initial appointments. Links for the forms can be found below:
Frimley Park
Royal Surrey
As we are now not involved in any aspect of your antenatal care, please call the community midwives if you have any queries or concerns.
Please see these leaflets regarding COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy:-
COVID-19 vaccination in Pregnancy- English (PDF)