Health services

Maternity services 

To receive maternity and midwifery care you can: 

• Speak to your general practitioner (GP) 

• Self-refer to maternity through Badgernet Maternity Notes - SaTH or call 0743 261085 to book an appointment

Information about maternity services in Shropshire provided by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, including:

• Where to have your baby
• An introduction to Badgernet maternity notes
• Bereavement care
• Classes and workshops

...can be found on the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital website. 

Virtual tour

Maternity services offer a virtual tour of the units at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals.

Antenatal classes and workshops

Maternity services offer a range of classes, including antenatal, breastfeeding and waterbirth. More information can be found on the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital website.

Special educational needs and disabilities

The NHS offers support if you've been advised that your baby might have a disability or health-related condition.

Further information:

Health visiting 

The aim of the Health Visiting Service is to achieve the best health and wellbeing for children from birth to five years of age, by identifying health needs and promoting healthy lifestyles. This includes delivery of health and development reviews, health promotion and parenting guidance tailored to individual families.

During pregnancy health visitors offer a targeted antenatal visit for some families after 28 weeks. This is an opportunity to discuss any questions you have, and go through some useful information for you and your baby’s health and wellbeing, including:

• Feeding your baby
• Encouraging your baby’s development
• General parenting

...as well as introducing you to your local Health Visiting Team. 

For further information visit their website.

Healthier Together Shropshire provides a range of information on pregnancy including labour and birth, concerns during pregnancy and staying healthy.