Community Midwives
It can be difficult to know who to contact when you find out that you’re pregnant. If you haven’t already, the first thing to do is to refer yourself to maternity services by completing a self-referral form. You will then be contacted to arrange your booking appointment, which will happen when you’re around 8-12 weeks pregnant, or as soon as possible if you believe that your pregnancy is further along. There is no need to see your GP unless you have existing health problems.
Click the link below to use the Self Referral (Maternity Matters Dorset)
If you have any concerns about your health or your baby’s health before your booking appointment, please arrange to see your GP. If you have any existing health problems, it’s a good idea to see your GP when you find out that you’re pregnant, so that they can review any medication you’re taking and see if you need any additional care.
Community Midwives
The Community Nurses provide nursing care and advice to patients in their own homes. They liaise with hospitals and other specialised nurses and services such as Home Care, Social Services, The Macmillan Unit and Chiropody.
Community Nurses can arrange extra support for patients who require long-term care.
Health Visitors
The Health Visiting Team can be contacted on the following telephone number:
Tel: 01305 363 043
You are welcome to leave a message on their answerphone if they are out of the office.