The NCL Maternity website provides up-to-date information, especially for first-time parents.

Women in NCL can self-refer to antenatal services. Please see the How to refer section for links to provide patients.

Antenatal contact details for GPs/practice staff

See the Hospital Bypass Numbers page.

Perinatal mental health

Specialist Perinatal Mental Health services are offered throughout NCL to support women who are planning, current are or post pregnancy.

Islington also offers a Parent and Baby Psychology Service. A team of clinical psychologists offer brief psychological interventions for parents expecting a baby and parents with a baby in the first year who are finding the transition to parenthood challenging. The service provides a safe place for parents or expectant parents to share in confidence their thoughts and feelings about becoming a parent.

Maternal Medicine Network 

Specialist Maternal Medicine care is available for all women within NCL with pre-existing medical conditions who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, as well as those who develop medical complications during their pregnancy. 

Direct referrals can be made to any of the maternal medicine teams at all sites across NCL.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• Pregnant women (confirmed on a home pregnancy test)

How to Refer