Important health checks and vaccinations

Book your screening tests

You’ll be offered scans and blood tests to check your baby’s health and to screen for conditions early. It’s very important that you attend your screening tests.  

Get recommended vaccines

Talk to your midwife about flu and whooping cough these help protect both you and your baby.

See the dentist

You’re entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you’re pregnant when you start your treatment and for 12 months after your baby is born. 

To get free NHS dental treatment, you must have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)  issued by your midwife or GP.