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Maternity Care<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mother and Newborn Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maternity care is provided using a combined approach which includes GPs<\/a>, ultrasonographers and midwives, who work together to provide care for pregnant women. Women who are assessed to have a high-risk pregnancy are recommended to go to the UK for their care, which has to take place by 35 weeks gestation at the latest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about maternity care, please contact KEMH reception on 28000, from Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For more information, please contact
the Health Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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