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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Expectant mothers to bypass GP and go straight to midwife

Pregnant women can self-refer to midwifery services via nhs.uk, officials have said (PA) - (PA Wire)

Expectant mothers are to bypass seeing their GP and can now book straight in with their midwife for pregnancy care, NHS officials have announced.

Traditionally, mothers-to-be made an appointment with their family doctor to tell them the news before being booked in with their midwife.

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