Maternity, Babies & Children

Baby Clinics

Baby Clinics are held by our Health Visitor in the surgery on Tuesdays from 12.30-2.30pm (no appointment necessary) and they will arrange development checks.

The Health Visitor and can be contacted on 01794 518029        .

You may be asked to leave a message on their answerphone.

Useful External Websites:

Baby Centre Planning a pregnancy? Expecting? New parent? We're here for you with expert advice, up-to-date information and parent-to-parent support

There have been many developments in antenatal and newborn screening over the past five years. This resource has been developed by the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) and provides key facts and resources for Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programmes.

Need advice on Breast Feeding? See here for a variety of sources of information and support

Is your baby sleeping safely? Safe Sleep Video gives more information and a short video.

Childhood Immunisations

Parents will receive automatic appointments for their children, according to the national schedule.

Please feel free to discuss your child's immunisations with the doctor or nurse.

Clinics are held on Tuesday afternoons and appointments can be booked by calling: 01794 518035.

Useful External Websites:

Childhood Immunisation Schedule information from NHS. 

NHS Choices - Childhood Immunisation Information

Family Planning Advice

You can see any doctor or nurse if you need family planning advice.

The pill is prescribed at normal consultations; diaphragm caps and intrauterine devices are usually fitted at special appointments.

Free condoms for under 25 year olds are available from the Dispensary.

Useful External Websites:

Family Planning Association: Sexual Health Advice

British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Getiton.NHS.uk   It gives all local information and contacts for sexual health services in Hampshire.   

Ante-Natal & Post-Natal

The care of pregnant women is shared between Midwives and the GPs.

Midwives

The midwives can be contacted on: 01794 523702.

The midwives attached to our surgery are based at Romsey Hospital. If you are pregnant, please consult your doctor initially who will discuss the arrangements for your antenatal care and delivery with you.

Childrens Health Links:

  • Baby Centre Planning a pregnancy? Expecting? New parent? We're here for you with expert advice, up-to-date information and parent-to-parent support
  • There have been many developments in antenatal and newborn screening over the past five years. This resource has been developed by the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) and provides key facts and resources for Antenatal and Newborn Screening Programmes.
  • Need advice on Breast Feeding? Click here for a variety of sources of information and support
  • Childhood Immunisation Schedule information from NHS. 
  • Is your baby sleeping safely? Safe Sleep Video gives more information and a short video.
  • NHS Direct Online