Start for Life support is available through our family hubs, for you and your family. Support is available from pregnancy to birth, from 0 to 36 months.
Your midwife will support you:
Your midwife will ask you about your mental health, as she knows it is low mood and anxiety at this time and wants to support you.
If you had a difficult birth previously, and feel anxious about the birth of this baby tell your midwife. She may refer for extra support.
You can access midwife services at:
Within 14 days of the birth of your baby, a health visitor will make a home visit to review you and your baby’s wellbeing.
Your baby may be referred to the NHS healthy weight service. This service supports children to grow into a healthier weight or maintain a healthy weight, rather than lose weight.
Baby weigh is also available from birth to 5 years old. This is a service where you can discuss any health issues and have your baby weighed and measured.
This service is available at:
You will also be invited to access children’s centre groups. This invitation will be after your baby is born and includes:
Find out more about children's centre activities
Health visitors may also signpost you to dental support. Go to oral health promotion – Central London Community Healthcare NHT Trust.
You can also access dental support through our family hubs.