Make sure you and your baby are protected
Pregnant women need to have their whooping cough vaccination. You can have it at your GP practice from week 16 of your pregnancy. Planned appointments help to keep vulnerable pregnant mums safe from COVID-19.
Vaccination appointments count as an important medical reason to leave your home.Colchester Hospital Pregnancy and Birth Services
They will help you to make informed decisions about your care so that you and your family feel confident about your pregnancy, birth and parenting your new baby. Wherever you choose to have your baby they want you to have the best birth experience.
Phone
01206 747474
Website
www.esneft.nhs.ukEssex Family Wellbeing
On behalf of Essex County Council and the NHS, Virgin Care and Barnardo’s provide a range of child and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.
Website
www.essexfamilywellbeing.co.ukPregnancy and Birth Services
If you are pregnant, you can self-refer to the midwives online via the website details below. Once your information is received, you will be contacted within 48 hours to confirm your booking and contact details of your named midwife.
Phone
07554228297
9am to 5pm, 7 days per week
Website
www.esneft.nhs.ukTommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Website
Tommy’sStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for lifeBaby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App StoreMAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Phone
07427 851670
Website
MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.ukNHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
Website
NHS: Pregnancy