Antenatal care
The care you receive from healthcare professionals during your pregnancy is called antenatal care.
If you think you might be pregnant please get in touch with us as soon as possible so that we can start planning your maternity care together.
If you would like to have your maternity care at Whittington Health you can:
- Refer yourself directly to our midwifery team by completing an online self referral form
- Ask your GP to refer you
If you have any queries or need help with your referral please phone our midwifery team on 020 7288 3672 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).
We would like you to contact us as soon as you know you are pregnant, so we can help you choose the options that are right for you. We recommend you see a midwife for the first time before you are 10 weeks pregnant.
When we receive your referral we will arrange an appointment with a midwife to plan your maternity care, including scans and screening tests as required.
At this first 'booking' appointment we will discuss your pregnancy journey and choices for birth, as well as discuss the options for antenatal care and screening that suits you. Plans for your birth will be added to your maternity record and you can update this as you like throughout your pregnancy.
Antenatal pathway
All our women and birthing people have regular check-ups with their community midwife to ensure you and your baby are well. We also offer other services such as free antenatal classes and acupuncture.
During pregnancy, you may also be admitted to the antenatal ward (Murray Ward) or referred to the Murray Assessment Unit for additional support.
If you are concerned about your pregnancy, please contact the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) if you are under 18 weeks, or Maternity Triage if you are over 18 weeks.
Specialist services
Our experienced obstetric consultants and specialised midwives provide excellent care for women with complicated pregnancies.
Our specialist antenatal clinics include:
Our specialist antenatal clinics include:
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) service
- Antenatal diabetes clinic
- Fetal medicine service
- Maternal medicine service
- Safeguarding
- Twin clinic
- Vaginal birth after caesarean section workshop
- Obstetrics, weight and nutrition clinic
Interpreting service
Many of our women and birthing people are from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Our team reflects the diversity of the local community. We have interpreting services available for all those who need them. Please discuss this with your midwife.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service
The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team work closely with the midwives to identify and provide specialist care for women experiencing or at risk of obstetric related conditions. This includes conditions affecting your bladder, bowel or vagina, and conditions which cause pain in your muscles or bones. Please speak to your midwife to arrange a referral.
Vaccinations
We welcome and recommend all our pregnant service users to keep up to date with their vaccinations and to vaccinate their babies.
Vaccinations are an important to protect yourself and protect your baby. At Whittington Health, we will offer the whooping cough vaccination from 16 weeks, and will offer the COVID-19 and flu vaccination when appropriate.
For more information on vaccinations, please click here or contact your Midwife.
For more information on vaccinations, please click here or contact your Midwife.
Maternity Digital Hub
We are pleased to announce that Whittington Maternity is now participating in the Digital Maternity Leaders initiative, proudly positioning itself as a Maternity Digital Hub.
Much like a 'digital food bank,' the National Databank offers free SIM cards with data, available supported by O2, Vodafone, and Three.
Much like a 'digital food bank,' the National Databank offers free SIM cards with data, available supported by O2, Vodafone, and Three.
Eligibility criteria:
- anyone 18 years or older from a low-income household who either lacks internet access at home, cannot afford their current data plan, or does not have internet access while away from home.
If you think you are eligible, please ask your Midwife who will refer you to the digital team.
For more information:
Last updated27 Mar 2025