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Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination

Catching rubella during pregnancy can be very serious for your unborn baby, causing a condition called congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). By getting immunised you will not only be protecting yourself but also reduce the risk of passing infections to others – including your new baby who cannot get protection from MMR vaccine until their first birthday.

The vaccine will also protect you and your baby in any future pregnancies. Two doses of MMR help protect against measles, mumps and rubella.
The vaccine cannot be given while pregnant and would be given at 6 weeks after birth.

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Maternity Matters, Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Maternity Services are committed to supporting people throughout their pregnancy journey and to help them understand their options to make informed choices about the care that is available. We are a partnership of organisations, women and pregnant people and their families steered by local, regional and national reports and guidelines. Working together, we want to make sure that, in Northamptonshire, all women, pregnant people, their families and babies have the best possible maternity experience. 

About the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS)
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Kettering Neonatal Services - Advice to mothers and families

Further Information
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Kettering Pregnancy Flu Vaccination Drop-in Clinics

KGH pregnancy flu vaccination drop-in clinics
(no appointment needed) have started. 
KGH will be giving flu vaccines in:

Rockingham Wing Outpatients deptartment
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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Northampton Maternal Immunisation Drop In Clinics

Monday - Friday. 8:30am to 3:30pm as a drop in service within the Maternity Day Unit, area L.

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Strong Start groups in Northants for February and March

All the groups are pre bookable on Eventbrite https://strong_start_team.eventbrite.co.uk/  

If the group you want is full please add your name to the waiting list and if there is high demand we will put on another session where possible.

Further Information

Just found out you’re pregnant?

If you have recently found out you’re pregnant – we’d like to know about it to make sure our midwives can start supporting you.

What to do next

Early pregnancy

0-12 weeks

If you’re 6 weeks or more pregnant and haven’t already registered your pregnancy with us you can do it online by completing the self-referral form.

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Mid pregnancy

13-27 weeks

Within the second trimester of your pregnancy (13-27 weeks) you will normally have three appointments.

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Late Pregnancy

28 weeks onwards

Within the third trimester of your pregnancy (28 weeks onwards) you will normally have seven appointments if this is your first baby or if you require closer observation.

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What is your local hospital?

During your pregnancy, you will need to decide where you would like to have your baby. If you are having a low-risk pregnancy, you have several options locally.

Northampton General Hospital Address

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Tel: 01604 634700 Tell me more

Kettering General Hospital Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Tel: 01536 492000 Tell me more

Babies born in Northamptonshire 2023

7,390 Babies Born

4,182 Northampton

3,208 Kettering

134 Home Births