Pregnancy care provided in partnership with your chosen maternity service, helping support your health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy.
Book an AppointmentShared antenatal care involves pregnancy care being provided between your GP and a participating hospital or maternity service.
At Edmondson Park Medical, our doctors can provide appropriate antenatal care during pregnancy and work within the shared-care arrangements available with the relevant maternity service.
Antenatal appointments provide an opportunity to discuss your pregnancy, monitor your health, address concerns and coordinate recommended care throughout your pregnancy.
Regular GP consultations to discuss your health and wellbeing during pregnancy.
Your GP can monitor relevant aspects of your pregnancy and discuss any concerns that arise during your care.
Discuss symptoms, questions or concerns you may have during pregnancy with your GP.
Shared care allows pregnancy care to be coordinated between your GP and the relevant maternity or hospital service.
Receive appropriate advice about maintaining your health and wellbeing during pregnancy.
Your GP can provide ongoing care and follow-up as appropriate throughout your pregnancy.
Antenatal consultations can support ongoing pregnancy care and provide an opportunity to discuss your health, concerns and recommended care.
Consider arranging a GP consultation to discuss your pregnancy care and appropriate antenatal arrangements.
Your GP can discuss your pregnancy, address relevant concerns and explain how shared antenatal care may work alongside your chosen maternity service.
You have recently confirmed a pregnancy
You would like to discuss your pregnancy care options
You are already receiving maternity care and require GP follow-up
You have questions or concerns during pregnancy
You need to discuss recommended antenatal appointments or investigations
You would like to understand how shared antenatal care may work for you
Your GP will discuss your pregnancy, medical history and any relevant concerns. Antenatal care may include appropriate health assessments, monitoring and discussion of recommended investigations or follow-up.
Where shared care is appropriate, your GP will provide care as part of the agreed arrangement with your maternity or hospital service.
The specific appointments, investigations and care provided will depend on your individual circumstances and the requirements of the participating maternity service.
Shared antenatal care can provide continuity of GP care while working alongside your chosen maternity service.
Your GP can discuss your pregnancy care needs and explain whether shared antenatal care is appropriate for your circumstances.
If you are pregnant or planning your antenatal care, contact Edmondson Park Medical to arrange a GP consultation and discuss your care options.
If you have a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 000.
Shared antenatal care is a model where pregnancy care is shared between a GP and a participating hospital or maternity service.
Depending on the available shared-care arrangements and your individual circumstances, your GP may provide appropriate antenatal care alongside your maternity service.
It is advisable to arrange a GP consultation after confirming your pregnancy so your doctor can discuss your individual healthcare needs and appropriate antenatal care.
Your GP will discuss your pregnancy and health, address relevant concerns and provide appropriate monitoring, advice or follow-up based on your circumstances.
Shared antenatal care involves coordination between your GP and the relevant maternity service. The appointments and care required will depend on your individual circumstances and the arrangements with the participating service.
Yes. You can discuss pregnancy-related symptoms, concerns and questions with your GP during an antenatal consultation.
The appropriate model of pregnancy care depends on individual circumstances and the requirements of the relevant maternity service. Your GP can discuss your care options with you.
Pregnant and looking for ongoing GP care? Contact Edmondson Park Medical to discuss shared antenatal care and arrange a consultation.
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