Self-Referral Form for Maternity Care in Antrim (with Antenatal Care in Causeway locality)

Self-Referral Form for Maternity Care in Antrim (with Antenatal Care in Causeway locality)

  • Are you newly pregnant and wish to contact your midwife?

    As soon as you have a positive pregnancy test you can refer yourself directly for maternity care in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.

  • You will also need to notify your GP of your pregnancy. It is important to purchase and commence the following: Folic acid (400 micrograms per day) and Vitamin D (10 micrograms per day especially from September to April).
  • If you are a known epileptic or there is a family history of spina bifida or your BMI is greater than 30, you need to make an appointment to see your GP as you will probably need the higher dose of folic acid.
  • If you are planning a pregnancy, you can buy multivitamins that are suitable for pregnancy (your local pharmacist can advise) and start at least 12 weeks before you get pregnant. When you are pregnant, if you have not already started this medication, it is very important to start as soon as possible and continue for at least the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy. Please ensure all details are accurate.
  • Continuity of Midwifery Carer team Geographical area of Causeway

  • The Continuity of Midwifery (Lotus Team) are a small dedicated team of Midwives who offer continuity of midwifery carer throughout your pregnancy, birth and early parenting period. We aim to offer holistic care with a named midwife who you will build a trusting relationship with on your journey. For more info on the lotus team please contact comc@northerntrust.hscni.net

  • Maternity information

  • Please enter a number in the appropriate column(s)
    Live ChildrenEctopicMiscarriageStillbirthNeonatal Death
  • Please enter a number in the appropriate column(s)
    Unassisted Vaginal BirthAssisted Vaginal BirthCaesarean Section
  • Please enter a number in the appropriate column(s)
    ForcepsVacuum
  • If you are on prescribed medication please contact your GP as soon as possible.
  • If you do smoke/vape, being pregnant is a great reason to give up for good. You will be referred to a smoking cessation midwife at your booking appointment, but if you want advice and support on giving up prior to that appointment you can contact the smoking cessation midwife in your area. Annette Barclay, Causeway area, , Mobile: 075 8402 3601 Gillian Ross, Antrim/Ballymena Area, Mobile: 078 8764 7915 Sandra Duffy, Newtownabbey/Larne/Carrickfergus area, Mobile: 078 2787 4334 Kerry Bate, Mid Ulster Area, Mobile: 077 8669 3890
  • If you have any queries regarding this form or if you have not received an appointment by the 11th week of your pregnancy please contact the appropriate booking department; • For Causeway locality - Referrals Office on 028 7032 7022 • For all other areas - OPD4 on 028 9442 4537

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