At your first appointment with your midwife, it may be necessary for the midwife to refer you to a Consultant Obstetrician. The referral is to ask for advice to see if you need to see a doctor during your antenatal care. There are many reasons this might be necessary and these will be discussed with you. Even if you are under a consultant obstetrician for your care, you will mainly see your midwife at your local setting. However some of your appointments may be with the consultant at the hospital. A plan of care for your appointments will be discussed with you.
Common reasons for referral for advice at booking are:
- Existing medical problems
- High or Low body mass index (BMI)
- Less than 18 or greater than 30
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Endocrine problems
- Previous caesarean
- Previous small baby
- Previous pregnancy loss
Reasons for transfer to Consultant Led Care in pregnancy include:
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational hypertension / Pre-eclampsia
- Obstetric cholestasis
- Reduced, increased or static growth of baby
Further information of existing health problems and pregnancy induced conditions
If you have any concerns with regards to your appointments please contact:
Antenatal Clinic
- Call us on 01482 607779 or 01482 605381