Right Care Right Place: guidance

This time of year puts more pressure on our health and social care services, but we can all help by getting the care we need in the right place. This guide helps explain which NHS service to use for different health concerns, and how to look after your health and the people you care for.


Maternity Care

Maternity services have continued to provide high quality care and support throughout the pandemic. Your midwife will speak to you about the appointments you should attend, such as your routine scan appointments. However, how you receive some of your care may change. For example, your appointment may be by video call instead of in person.

Your midwife will make sure that you have phone numbers to contact for care, but further advice is also available at NHSinform.scot/ready-steady-baby and parentclub.scot.

You should continue to follow health advice during your pregnancy, and if you have any concerns at all please do not delay speaking to your midwife. You should also continue to monitor your baby's movements and contact your midwife immediately if you feel your baby is moving less than normal. Do not wait until the next day to get help.

Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are strongly recommended in pregnancy and are the best way for you to protect against the unknown risks of COVID-19 in pregnancy for both you and your baby. More information is available at nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine.

Flu is serious and, with COVID-19 around, it is even more important to get your free flu vaccination to keep both you and your baby well. More information is available at at nhsinform.scot/flu-vaccine/who-can-get-the-vaccine/pregnant-women.

NHSinform.scot/right-care

NHSinform.scot/ready-steady-baby

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