For most women the majority of their antenatal care will be at the surgery with regular midwife appointments, however you will need to choose a hospital for your blood tests, scans and delivery.
Our patients usually choose the Lister Hospital in Stevenage or Princess Alexander Hospital in Harlow. Other choices are available, such as the Rosie in Cambridge.
You should contact the hospitals directly to organise your initial booking appointment to reduce delays in getting your first blood tests and scan.
For the Lister hospital please click the link https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/maternity/self-referral/
For Princess Alexander Hospital please click the link https://www.pah.nhs.uk/maternity-services
It is recommended that all pregnant women take a folic acid (400mcg) and vitamin D (10mcg) supplement throughout their pregnancy.
Pregnant women are also eligible for routine vaccinations: flu, whooping cough (20 weeks) and RSV (28 weeks). Please contact our reception team to organise these vaccinations.
More general information about what to expect during your pregnancy can be found below:
Healthy diet and lifestyle advice in pregnancy
What to expect in your pregnancy
Our doctors are happy to support women through their pregnancy and if you have any concerns or would like specific advice please speak to our reception team for advice on how to arrange an appointment.
Please note that MatB1 forms (maternity certificates) are only available through the midwifery team.
