Maternity Services

There has been an increase in cases of whooping cough recently and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at great risk. Expectant mothers can help protect their babies by getting vaccinated against whooping cough from the 20th week of pregnancy after their detailed scan.

Please contact the surgery for details.

Pregnant women are also eligible for a flu vaccination. It is usually available from the end of September and is free for pregnant women. it is safe to have at any time in pregnancy and takes around 14 days to provide protection following vaccination.