Antenatal Shared Care

Antenatal Shared Care is joint care of a pregnant women by her GP and the hospital antenatal clinic. Shared Antenatal Care enables women to be seen regularly by their doctor of choice who is familiar with their medical history. It reduces the number of hospital visits and waiting times at hospital outpatient clinics.

A shared antenatal record is completed by the GP and the hospital .WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends that women start antenatal care at a gestational age of less than 12 weeks.

Please inform our Reception Staff that an antenatal consultation is required when booking an appointment.