Whether you are considering starting a family, pregnant, or already have a baby to care for, the wonderful world of parenting can be magical and rewarding. But at times, it can also be confusing, stressful, and exhausting. Wherever you are on this journey, Fifth Avenue Family Practice is here to help.

1. Free GP appointment in the 2^nd or 3^rd trimester of pregnancy
2. Troubleshooting regarding pregnancy-related health issues
3. Advice around immunisation in pregnancy
4. Planning for baby’s arrival
5. Six-week baby check
6. Examination by your GP, including eyes, heart, lungs, hips, muscles – screening for important health problems such as congenital heart disease, cataracts, dysplastic hips and neuromuscular disorders. Early detection of a problem can mean the difference between a good and a bad outcome
7. Opportunity to discuss feeding, sleeping, and check on any other concerns you may have about baby
8. Immunisations to help protect baby from infectious diseases – these start at 6 weeks, and it is important to vaccinate on time to give baby their best immune defence
9. Post natal check
10. A check for mum around 6 weeks is a great time to check on general wellbeing, healing after delivery, breast health, mental health and contraception plans
11. Wellbeing team
12. Our health improvement practitioner and health coach are available to give free advice and support around mental health and wellbeing, including managing mood, stress and relationships

Fifth Avenue Family Practice are here for you and your family, at all stages of the journey.