Pregnancy & Babies

Antenatal Care

Antenatal care is the care and help you receive from health professionals during the course of your pregnancy. It is important you take good care of your own health and that of your unborn baby during pregnancy.

As soon as you find out you are pregnant, you should get in touch with us to find out more information on the services and support that are available to you.

For more information, please visit the following websites.

External Sites:

Your NHS pregnancy journey – NHS.uk

Antenatal Care – Lifestyle Advice – NHS.uk

Childhood Immunisations

One of the most important things that a parent can do for their child is to make sure that they have all their routine childhood vaccinations. It’s the most effective way of keeping them protected against infectious diseases.

Ideally, children should have their jabs at the right age to protect them as early as possible and minimise the risk of infection.

Find out which jabs your child needs, when they need them, and what the benefits of each jab are.

Please call the surgery to make an appointment.

For more infomation please visit the websites below:

External Websites:

Vaccinations for you and your family – NHS.uk

Health Visitors

A team of health visitors work with the doctors and are especially involved in the healthcare of infants and children, as well as health promotion for all age groups.

The Health Visiting service is provided by Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. Further information can be found at:  www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/health-visiting

Postnatal Care

Postnatal care extends for between 6-8 weeks after the birth of your baby. During this period, routine checks are carried out by the health visitor and you and your baby’s recovery is monitored.

During your postnatal care you will find out about feeding, potty training, illnesses, safety and more. You will be able to ask your health visitor questions and request advice.

External Sites:

Birth to 5 years old guide – NHS.uk

Breastfeeding Guide – NHS.uk

Information and support – NetMums

Support for new mums – NCT

Pregnancy

If you are planning to have a baby you need to know more information about how to look after yourself and your unborn baby.

We can provide you with all the information you need to know to have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

External Sites:

Planning to become pregnant – Patient.co.uk

Your pregnancy and baby guide – NHS.uk

Pregnancy Care Planner – NHS.uk

Work out your due date – Calulator tool