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...

For any URGENT concerns for women who plan to deliver, or who have delivered their baby in Exeter or Barnstaple please call

TRIAGE - 01392 406616. This number is available 24-hours per day .

You can also send non-urgent queries via your Mycare App.

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 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

Free advice service, informing women of their maternity rights. 

Telephone: 0808 802 0029

Website: https://maternityaction.org.uk/

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

Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy site - reliable, evidence-based, and accurate information about use of medicines in pregnancy

Website: BUMPS

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

For a really helpful week-by-week approach to pregnancy go to:

Website: NHS UK Pregnancy week-by-week

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

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

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/

24 hour helpline staffed by midwives for any maternity-related advice.

Tel: 01872 258000

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

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/

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

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults, occasionally causing bronchiolitis in young children and pneumonia.

From September 2024 the NHS is now able to offer vaccinations to those who are at highest risk of serious illness from RSV infection, and to women from 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Please speak to your midwife or hospital maternity services if you wish to take this up.

For more NHS information click HERE

For people who are pregnant or who have recently given birth. Becoming a parent may feel particularly challenging. People may need additional support to understand their birth experience and overcome any traumas or difficulties. This service is provided by Specialist Midwives at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.

Access is via referral from your midwife or a healthacre professional.

Leaflet : HERE