Once your pregnancy is confirmed, you will need to self-refer to the midwife service using the following link: https://www.badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/CareLocation/somerset.
After completing the online referral, a midwife will contact you at around 8 weeks of pregnancy to arrange your first appointment and provide further information about your antenatal care.
Pre-pregnancy advice
Pre-pregnancy advice is offered by the doctors and midwife for those thinking of becoming pregnant. It is essential that you stop smoking, reduce your alcohol intake to a minimum, ensure an adequate daily intake of the vitamin folic acid in your diet, and check with your doctor about any medication you are taking. As a general rule don’t take any drugs, including those bought over the counter, in pregnancy, unless advised by your doctor. All pregnant women should attend the antenatal clinic as soon as possible. We offer full antenatal and postnatal care in partnership with Shepton Mallet Maternity Unit.
