Maternity care services
Maternity care services and support during your pregnancy.
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Maternity care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy. It's also called 'antenatal care'.
As soon as you think you're pregnant, make an appointment to see a GP or midwife. They are there to help you, your loved one or surrogate have a safe pregnancy and birth.
You can refer yourself directly to a midwife by contacting your local maternity services clinic.
If you are not registered with a GP, use the NHS Find a GP service in your area.
Families living in Cumberland are served by one of the following Health Authorities:
- Maternity Services in North and West Cumbria - North Cumbria Integrated Care
- Maternity Services in South Cumbria - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay
What to expect from your maternity care
Families are invited to attend a series of supportive routine appointments and reviews to:
- help keep you and your baby healthy and well
- ensure that any difficulties are picked up as early as possible
- provide advice on the importance of vaccinations during pregnancy
Your maternity service provider will provide you with access to the Badger Notes app which will allow you to book appointments and view your healthcare records.
Find out about antenatal care on the NHS website.
Maternity Voices Partnerships
Brings families and professionals together to represent the voices of parents and babies, to improve and develop maternity services further.
Users of Maternity Services can join in the conversation by providing feedback and/or joining a local group:
The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) work with women, their families and healthcare staff to improve maternity and neonatal services. They co-ordinate quality and safety initiatives, digital transformation and maternity voice partnerships across the North East and North Cumbria.
Your local midwifery team will support you after your baby arrives.
You will be contacted within the first few days to check your baby’s health and the health of the parent(s). You can contact the team with any questions you have during your baby’s early days.
Advice and guidance to help you after the birth (NHS website).
Visit the North East and North Cumbria Healthier Together website for advice and support with your new baby.