New baby: midwife, health visitor and the paperwork
Midwife, health visitor and baby forms, in everyday British words.
I've just found out I'm pregnant. Can I self-refer to the midwife?
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Pregnancy and scans4
- Can I self-refer to the midwife?In many areas you book NHS maternity care yourself online, without seeing a GP first.
- We've got our 12-week scan on FridayThe dating scan.
- When are you due?The standard friendly question once someone has told you they're pregnant.
- Are you finding out?Asks if you'll learn the baby's sex at the 20-week scan.
Work and paperwork4
- When are you going on mat leave?Maternity leave.
- Can I get my MATB1?The certificate from your midwife or GP that proves your due date.
- We need to register the birthRegister at the local register office within 42 days in England, Wales and NI (21 days in Scotland).
- Have you put in for Child Benefit yet?'Put in for' means apply for.
Birth and after5
- My waters have brokenCall your maternity unit or labour line.
- The health visitor's coming round on TuesdayAn NHS nurse or midwife who visits families with under-5s.
- Don't forget the red bookYour baby's health record for weight, checks and jabs.
- She's had her heel prick testA blood spot test at about 5 days old that screens for rare conditions.
- It's her six-week check at the GPA check for the baby, and usually for mum too, at around 6-8 weeks.
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In many areas, how do you book NHS maternity care?
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