Whether you plan to give birth at home or in hospital, you are encouraged to contact your Community Midwife through your surgery or Health Centre as soon as you know you are pregnant. She will provide most or all of your care and guide you through your pregnancy. You can expect between eight and ten different appointments over the course of your pregnancy and the routine screening tests will be offered at your initial booking visit between 8 and 12 weeks.
After the birth and when you are at home, your Community Midwife will visit you and your baby regularly until handover to your Health Visitor – this is usually after ten days.