St. Michael’s Children and Family Centre links with health partners to provide information, support and services for all families relating to health care. These include antenatal and postnatal care, baby weighing, child development health checks and advice. Whether you have just found out that you are pregnant, or need support with your baby, we are able to help you at St Michael’s.

Ante-Natal

• Midwifery Services - local midwives offer ante-natal appointments and care in our specially equipped health room.

• PIPPS (Providing Information and Positive Parenting Support) – This is a specialist ante-natal service provided for young mums.

Post-Natal

To find out about any of the services listed above, either call into the Centre or telephone 024 7649 4171 for more information.

• Health Visitor Support – Every family can access a health visitor who will be able to advise parents on their child’s:

  • Immunisation programmes

  • Safety in and outside the home

  • Common illnesses

  • Growth and Development

  • Everyday difficulties, e.g. teething, sleeping, feeding, temper tantrums

        To contact the Health Visiting Team, please call 0300 247 0072.

• Cot Gossip, Baby Play & Baby Shake Rattle and Roll – Regular weekly sessions for mothers of babies from birth until they are mobile.
• Self Weigh - Every Tuesday at St. Michaels, you can weigh your baby between 10am and 12pm. You do not need to book or pay for this service. 
  Note: Please contact the Health Visiting Team or your GP if your concern is urgent. In an emergency, please call 999.