Antenatal
The support and care you will receive while you’re pregnant to make sure you and your baby are as well as possible.
Your parenting journey starts here
Hartlepool Family Hubs are here to support you with anything you need from finding out you are pregnant, to having your baby and beyond. This can be overwhelming time and you will find helpful information here to help you along your way.
The midwife or doctor providing your antenatal care will:
- check the health of you and your baby.
- give you useful information to help you have a healthy pregnancy, including advice about healthy eating and exercise.
- discuss your options and choices for your care during pregnancy, labour and birth
- answer any questions you may have
If you’re pregnant in England you will be offered:
- 2 pregnancy ultrasound scans at 11 to 14 weeks and 18 to 21 weeks
- antenatal screening tests to find out the chance of your baby having certain conditions, such as Down’s syndrome
- blood tests to check for syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B
- screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia
- You may also be offered antenatal classes, including breastfeeding workshops.
- Ask your midwife about classes in your area.
Hartlepool Family Hubs support
You are welcome at your local family hub at any time; just call in for a cup of tea and a chat or give us a call to see how we can help you. Some of your midwife appointments may be held in one of our Family Hubs too.
Here to lend a hand
If you are not sure how we can help you, give us a call on 01429 292444. We are happy to answer any of your queries.
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Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.
Register with us
Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.
