Mums-to-be in Essex now able to bypass GP to get quicker first midwife appointments
The new online self-referral system, introduced by NHS England, aims to deliver "all-important" first midwife appointments faster, ensuring optimal care for mums-to-be.
By filling out a straightforward form on the NHS website, newly pregnant women, across the East of England, can directly refer themselves to maternity services in their area.
This innovation provides families with the choice of which NHS trust they prefer, allowing them to meet their midwife and commence NHS pregnancy care at the earliest opportunity.
First appointments play a crucial role in discussing any pregnancy concerns and arranging necessary early screening tests.
These tests are vital for identifying potentially high-risk pregnancies.
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While most women can now commence their pregnancy care with a midwife without GP intervention, those who wish to consult their GP can still do so.
Women with additional health conditions will be encouraged to meet their doctor to discuss any required adjustments to their existing care.
Nearly 60,000 newly pregnant women in England have already used the online referral system since its March launch.
In the East of England, the uptake has been notably high, with the region home to the NHS trust, the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, with the most online referrals.
Grace Sutton, who used the self-referral for both her pregnancies, said: "I found it a really simple process.
"Once I had completed the form, I got a call within 48 hours from the community midwife about booking my appointment, and in the case of my second pregnancy, I had that appointment within about four weeks."
Wendy Matthews OBE, regional chief midwife for NHS England – East of England, added: "It's vital that newly mums-to-be get the support they need as early as they can and now it's easier than ever to book that all-important first maternity care appointment.
"This new online referral system is a leap forward in helping women have more control and more agency when they begin their pregnancy journey."
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