The practice midwife is involved very early women’s care. Soon after confirmation of pregnancy she will see women for a booking interview at the GP Surgery.
This will determine if the pregnancy is uncomplicated (low risk) and can be co-ordinated by the midwife.
If the pregnancy is complex (high risk) the woman will be referred to consultant care, the midwife will still see all women throughout pregnancy even if they consultant care.
The midwife will co ordinate access to antenatal classes for preparation, for labour & birth, basic parenting skills and infant feeding.
The practice midwife can be contacted with any queries throughout the pregnancy and if the woman is having a home birth she would attend for that if possible, the midwife will also see the women when they return home from hospital following birth for a minimum of 10 days and up to 28 days.
