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Changes to way pregnant women are referred for antenatal care

Those expecting will now have to do it online

The way pregnant women are referred for antenatal care is changing from the New Year.

Instead of booking a GP appointment when finding out they're expecting, they'll instead need to self-refer themselves online.

It's hoped it'll free up more than 600 GP and community midwife appointments each year.

The new system comes into effect from Tuesday 2 January.

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