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Maternity and Health Visitors
GO DIRECT: Being pregnant is a special time in your life. East Lothian's Maternity and Health Visiting Service will be right alongside you, every step of the way.
Finding out that you are pregnant, whether you have been trying for a pregnancy or not, can come as quite a surprise – or even a shock! It may seem hard to take in at first, and you might find the stories you hear from family, friends or the media rather overwhelming. Don’t worry – the Maternity and Health Visiting Team are here to help.
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Maternity Information
Pregnancy
If you think you may be, or are sure you are pregnant, NHS Lothian Maternity Services will help and advise you on what you should do now.
Bringing a baby into the world can be overwhelming, but there are lots of resources you can use to help guide you.
Pregnancy – Maternity Services
Contact Maternity Services on 0300 7900 628
Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.45pm
All about the birth
Got a question? You’ve probably got 100!
From where you can give birth, how to induce labour, who to contact when you’re in labour, the different types of birth available, practical information like telephone numbers and parking, to educational information about labour, delivery and pain relief. We’ve got your questions covered.
All About Birth – Maternity Services
Baby has arrived ... what's next?
After you are discharged home, your community midwife will be notified and you’ll be visited the next day. Over the coming days, months, your Health Visitor team will offer your support and advice regarding the wellbeing of your child until the school years.
Health Visitors are available: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5pm (except public holiday)
Musselburgh Health Visitors – 0131 446 4213
Prestonpans and Cockenzie Health Visitors – 01875 818594
Tranent Health Visitors – 01875 618952
Dunbar and East Linton Health Visitors – 01368 861447
Haddington Health Visitors – 01620 826559
North Berwick and Gullane Health Visitors – 01620 897038
East Lothian Childhood Immunisation Team (0-5 years) – 0131 446 4150 / 0131 446 4153 / 0131 446 4155
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Dads, Co-parents and Partners
Your role as a future parent is hugely important, whether you are in a relationship or not. Your support can have a really positive impact on how things turn out for both your baby and your pregnant partner.