Maternity Support
MIDWIFE CONTACT NUMBERS
Our local midwives use an answerphone message system for non-urgent enquiries, so may not be able to get to your call quickly. The messages are not always able to be checked daily.
If you need to speak to a midwife urgently, the following numbers may be of use:
CORNWALL MIDWIVES
If you find out you are pregnant and wish to get in touch with the Cornwall Midwives to make an appointment, please use the following form by clicking HERE
They are available on 01209 881788, however this is not always manned.
Email the team at rcht.maternityit@nhs.net
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Maternity Action
Free advice service, informing women of their maternity rights.
Telephone: 0808 802 0029
Website: https://maternityaction.org.uk/
CHI KERNOW MIDWIVES
Chi Kernow are a team of Midwives and Maternity Support Workers covering the Launceston and Bude areas. To access midwifery services for pregnancy and antenatal care in these localities please click HERE for information.
Call Maternity IT on 07557 172389 to get your login and get access to your Digital Maternity Record prior to your first appointment with a midwife.
EMERGENCY MIDWIFE: 01872 258000 - availabale 24/7
BUMPS
Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy site - reliable, evidence-based, and accurate information about use of medicines in pregnancy
Website: BUMPS
Digital Maternity Record
For our Cornwall patients. Provides information for all midwifery contact numbers, trusted information leaflets and maternal help groups while allowing instant access to your Maternity Record on any mobile device, tablet or PC throughout the duration of your pregnancy.
Ask your midwife about your Digital Maternity Record or call Maternity IT on 01209 881788 or 07557 172389
Website: MATERNITY SERVICES CORNWALL
NHS Pregnancy week-by-week
For a really helpful week-by-week approach to pregnancy go to:
Website: NHS UK Pregnancy week-by-week
HANDi Maternity App
HANDi has been developed by the Maternity team at Musgrove Park Hospital along with mums to be and new mums to provide information for women who:
• Are planning a pregnancy
• Are pregnant
• Are wanting to know more about labour
• Have recently given birth.
The app is aimed at parents to be, parents and provides information at every stage of your journey in becoming a parent.
For download: HANDi Maternity
Pregnancy App & Baby Tracker UK – Emma’s Diary
Track your pregnancy and baby’s development – until your little one reaches the age of two! Also includes lots of freebies and other voucher offers.
Website: Emma's Diary
Mums4aChange
Support for mothers, as nurturers, providing general wellbeing support, rather than advice, plus free online and face-to-face courses for Mums of children with additional needs.
Website: https://www.mums4achange.org/
CORNWALL MATERNITY TRIAGE LINE
24 hour helpline staffed by midwives for any maternity-related advice.
Tel: 01872 258000
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH TEAM - Cornwall
The Cornwall Perinatal Mental Health Team specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and short-term treatment of women affected by a moderate to severe mental health illness in the preconception, antenatal and postnatal period.
Available Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm
Tel: 01872 246820
For a downloadable leaflet please click HERE
HEALTHIER TOGETHER
Website hub providing advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, plus clinical resources to support healthcare professionals. Endorsed by RCPCH.
Website: https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH TEAM - Devon
The Devon Perinatal Mental Health Service is dedicated to working with women in pregnancy and new mums who are concerned about their emotional or mental wellbeing. For those planning to have their babies at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital or at The Ladywell Unit, North Devon District Hospital.
Tel: 01392 674964
Website: HERE