You can consult a Midwife up until the 28th day following your baby’s delivery. Due to the unpredictable nature of the work, Midwives, unfortunately, cannot give a specific time of visit. If the Midwife has not arrived by 4.30pm on your first day at home, please telephone the following numbers:
DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM area contact: Weekdays 09.00-15.30
Darent Valley: 01322-428753
All other times contact: Maternity Triage 01322-428278 / 428280
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL WOOLWICH
Maternity Helpline: 0208 836 4491
10 – 5pm Monday to Friday
Outside these hours: 0208 836 4523
LEWISHAM HOSPITAL
Maternity Helpline: 0208 836 4491
10- 5 pm Monday to Friday
Outside these hours: 0208 333 3026
PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL
Community Midwives Hub: 01689 864818
Maternity Triage: 02689 864918
BASILDON/BROOMFIELD/SOUTHEND
01245 362305
MEDWAY
Chatham/Walderslade 01634 337470
Gillingham/Rainham/Wigmore/St Mary’s Island 01634 382108
Rochester/Strood/Hoo/Grain/Upnor 01634 717755
Swale/Sittingbourne 01795 879100
MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS
(PEMBURY)
01892 633500
Contact your local Children’s Centre to find out what is available in your area.
Children Centres cover a range of services for families with children aged 0-11 years, including childcare and early education options, baby massage courses, first-aid courses, baby signing, health clinics. Children’s Centre’s - Kent County Council