A health visitor is available for child care and child health surveillance between 9.30am-12pm on the second and third Tuesday of the month. Please call the practice to book an appointment.
Postnatal and 6 Week Baby Check and 8 week Immunisations.
These are on Wednesday afternoons with the GP and Practice Nurse - The baby checks are carried out by our GP when the baby is 8 weeks old, we usually book this appointment just before your baby has their first 8 week immunisations, so you can do this all on the same day. The GP will also carry out a post natal check for the mother after the baby check.Ensure you attend your postnatal check-up and your baby's health appointments to monitor both your recovery and your baby's well-being.
What to Expect at the Postnatal Check-Up:
Discussion Points: Take note of any concerns or issues you wish to discuss with your healthcare professional, including mental and physical health, diet, exercise, contraception, and breastfeeding.
Mental Health: Don't hesitate to talk about your mental health. Support options such as therapy, support groups, and medication can aid in your recovery.
Physical Health: Address any physical concerns, such as complications during pregnancy or birth, urinary issues, healing of episiotomy or tears, and management of underlying health conditions.
Diet and Exercise: Your Doctor can offer advice on adopting a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise recommendations.
Contraception: Explore your options for contraception and discuss what might be best for you.
Medical Checks: Your Doctor may conduct various checks, including blood pressure monitoring, abdominal examination, suture inspection, and ordering blood tests if necessary.
What to Expect at the Baby's 6 Week check and 8 week Immunisation Appointment:
Between six and eight weeks, your baby will undergo a thorough physical examination by your GP. This includes checks on hips, eyes, heart, testicles (for boys), as well as measurements of length, weight, and head circumference.
At eight weeks, your baby will receive the first dose of the 6-in-1 vaccine, providing protection against diphtheria, hepatitis B, Hib, polio, tetanus, and whooping cough. Additionally, your baby will be vaccinated against Rotavirus and Meningitis B during this appointment.
