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Antenatal care is the care and help you receive from health professionals during the course of your pregnancy. It is important you take good care of your own health and that of your unborn baby during pregnancy.
As soon as you find out you are pregnant, you should get in touch with us to find out more information on the services and support that are available to you.
If you would like to have your baby at Watford General Hospital, you first need to register your pregnancy via the self-referral form. Once you’ve registered your pregnancy, your midwife will give you all the details you need to register for your BadgerNotes account. Click here for more information.
Postnatal care extends for between 6-8 weeks after the birth of your baby. During this period, routine checks are carried out by the health visitor and you and your baby's recovery is monitored.
During your postnatal care you will find out about feeding, potty training, illnesses, safety and more. You will be able to ask your health visitor questions and request advice.
One of the most important things that a parent can do for their child is to make sure that they have all their immunisations. It is the most effective way of keeping them protected against serious infectious diseases for the rest of their lives.
You will receive a letter from Child Health advising that an immunisation is due. To make an appointment please contact reception on 01727 832125. Please telephone after 10.30am to avoid our busiest time.
If your child is being brought for an immunisation by someone other than a parent, you will need them to bring written consent from the parent to confirm the immunisation can be given.
