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Local Support

Maternity Self Referral 

Any person who is newly pregnant, should urgently complete a maternity self referral form to 'book' their pregnancy.

If you require support to complete the form because English is not your first language or have issues with reading/literacy please contact the Reception team for advice on how to access help with completing the form. 

Please complete the maternity self-referral form before booking to see the midwife.

Health Visitors

The health visitor may visit pregnant mothers and children under 5 years of age carrying out developmental checks at 1 year and review at 27 months, offering advice and support where needed. She contacted via the Mole Hill Copse Clinic on 0300 5550506. The Child Health Development Clinic is run on the second Monday morning of each month between 9:30am and 11:30am at the Children’s Centre. 

Bump, Birth and Beyond

Maternity information for expectant and growing families in Kent and Medway

Visit the Bump, Birth and Beyond website

National Support

The National Childbirth Trust

Their mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Visit the The National Childbirth Trust website

ICON

Baby crying is normal, you can cope. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying.

Visit the ICON website

The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

Visit the The Lullaby Trust website

TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association)

Tamba is a UK based charity helping people around the world. They were set up by parents of multiples and interested professionals in 1978.

Visit the TAMBA website

Baby Centre

BabyCentre® reaches more than 45 million mums globally each month in nine different languages, including eight in 10 new and expecting mums online in the UK.

Visit the Baby Centre website