Telling your GP and/or midwife promptly will help to make sure you receive maternity healthcare that takes into account all your health needs and preferences. You can book an appointment with your GP or directly with your midwife as soon as you know that you’re pregnant.
It’s best to see them as early as possible to obtain the information you need to have a healthy pregnancy.
Midwife
The Midwife works with the doctor to give care to women having a baby, both before and for ten days after the baby is delivered.
Ante-natal and post-natal care is shared with the Maternity Unit at Dumfries Infirmary. We offer all aspects of ante-natal care during your pregnancy. Full post-natal examination is also provided.
Clinics are held at the Medical Cetre each Wednesday between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm with a Doctor and a Community midwife
The role of the Midwife
A midwife is a qualified nurse who has undertaken further training to provide and promote normal midwifery.
They help you to prepare for motherhood and promote good health for yourself and your baby by advising on the effects of drinking, smoking and good diet whilst you are pregnant.
The midwife guides you through your pregnancy and endeavours to detect any problems and make relevant referrals if necessary.
Your antenatal care
When you first learn that you’re pregnant, get in touch with a midwife or GP as soon as possible. Ideally this should be by 10 weeks of your pregnancy. Telling your GP and/or midwife promptly will help to make sure you receive maternity healthcare that takes into account all your health needs and preferences.
NHS Inform provides further details on all aspects of antenatal care.
