As soon as you have a positive pregnancy test, you can now refer yourself directly for maternity care Hospital within the South Eastern HSC Trust.
Please complete the form below and email it to the relevant address. Upon receipt, midwives will arrange the first booking appointment for you, and also notify your GP of your pregnancy.
Self Referral Form for Maternity Services - click below
https://setrust.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/maternity-self-referral.pdf (this link will open in a new window - popups must be allowed)
Community Antenatal Appointments During COVID19 Pandemic
Following guidance from RCOG community midwives will no longer routinely require low risk pregnant women who are keeping well to attend for 16 wk & 25 wk & 38 wk appointments at GP Practice.
Schedule for low risk women during COVID19 Pandemic will be:
Booking Visit - telephone call booking appt
Dating Scan - Hospital
18 - 20 Wk Scan - Hospital (this may be suspended if required)
28 Wks - Community Midwife Appt - GP Practice
32 Wks - Community Midwife Appt- GP Practice
36 Wks - Community Midwife Appt - GP Practice
40 Wks - Community Midwife Appts - GP Practice
If during pregnancy you have concerns you can contact your community midwife via their admin office at Ards Hospital on 02891 514217