Antenatal Care

You can now self refer to maternity in Lagan Valley Hospital or the Ulster Hospital at

self_referral_to_midwife_form_NEW_220716.pdf (montaltomedicalcentre.co.uk)

or Royal Victoria Hospital at

Self-referral form | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (hscni.net)

and they will arrange a booking in appointment for you.

The department of health recommend that all pregnant ladies take Folic Acid. You will need to contact a GP if there is a family history of Spina Bifida or your BMI is greater than 30 as the dose will be higher. You can find out your BMI at https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/.