Maternity & Parenting

Self Referral 

All pregnant women wishing to delivery at Basildon, Broomfield or Southend Hospitals need to access an online Self-Referral form.  Once submitted, the referral will be processed and the patient will be contacted by a midwife usually by 8 weeks, or as sooner as possible if referring late.

The maternity department is aiming to get all patients booked for care by 9+6 weeks gestation so the earlier the patient can self-refer, the better.

Self-referral form

The National Childbirth Trust

Their mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Visit the The National Childbirth Trust website

ICON

Baby crying is normal, you can cope. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying.

Visit the ICON website

The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

Visit the The Lullaby Trust website

TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association)

Tamba is a UK based charity helping people around the world. They were set up by parents of multiples and interested professionals in 1978.

Visit the TAMBA website

Baby Centre

BabyCentre® reaches more than 45 million mums globally each month in nine different languages, including eight in 10 new and expecting mums online in the UK.

Visit the Baby Centre website