Maternity Advice

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Maternity Self-Referral Form (EKHUFT)

You are advised to register a new pregnancy with the local Maternity Team.

If you are unable to complete the online self-referral form, please contact East Kent Hospitals on 01227 868772. A member of the maternity team will call you back and take your details over the phone.

Click here to register a new pregnancy

Perinatal Mental Health Community Services (PMHCS)

PMHCS provide specialist mental health support for women and their families in pregnancy and for women with babies up to two years of age who are experiencing mental health problems associated with pregnancy and postnatally.

The PMHCS is a multi-professional team consisting of doctors, perinatal mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, nursery nurses, social workers, peer support workers, administration and a pharmacist.

Telephone: 01227 768928

Website: www.kmpt.nhs.uk

Email: kmpt.pmhcs@nhs.net 

Baby Buddy App

Whether you're a mum, dad, co-parent or caregiver, Baby Buddy is here to empower you to feel confident, giving you the knowledge and practical skills to look after yourself and give your child the best start. 

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Fitness to Fly During Pregnancy

Issuing fitness-to-fly certificates during pregnancy is not provided by the NHS, including services from midwives, consultant obstetricians, and GPs.

If you require a fitness-to-fly certificate, you will need to contact a registered private health provider. You can find one by searching for ‘fitness to fly certificate in pregnancy’ online.

For further information on air travel during pregnancy, please look at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) leaflet: RCOG Air Travel During Pregnancy Guide.