Pregnancy & Early Years
Newly Pregnant:
For patients who are newly pregnant, the direct booking line for Liverpool Womens Hospital is 0151 247 4747, you will receive a booking-in appointment and be assigned to a community midwife.
Health Visitors:
Health visitors offer help to parents/carers who have children under the age of 5. Some of the services offered in addition to the planned routine postnatal checks are:
- Emotional and mental webbing and support
- Healthy eating, weaning and dietary advice
- Support with sleep routines
- Child development support and advice
- Advice regarding child behaviour
- Support and signposting for children with any additional needs
- Safeguarding children
- Pre school immunisations and school readiness advice
- Referrals to child specialist services
They also provide a Health Visitor led assessment clinic for babies and children where there are concerns with weight, height or head circumference. If parents or carer have concerns regarding their child’s growth measurements, they can contact their health visitor directly on 0151 295 9700 opt 3.