The Specialist Substance Misuse Midwife is based at the Royal London Hospital. She supports vulnerable women during and after their pregnancy. Helping them improve their health and the welfare and life chances of their unborn babies. This includes
- regular antenatal clinics at the hospital
- antenatal and postnatal home visits
- harm reduction advice about sexual health and drug use
- testing for blood borne viruses
- encouraging women to engage with specialist maternity and RESET services.
Pregnant women can self-refer to Barts maternity services or a GP can make a referral for them. Any health professional can also request and complete a Gateway referral form.