Navigate NHS Maternity and Health Visitor Services

The NHS early years pathway is real support, if you can work out what happens when. Tell it your stage, newly pregnant, just home with a newborn, six months in, and it maps the appointments, checks and screenings to expect, when they happen and why each one matters. You stop wondering whether you've missed something.

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You are newly pregnant or a new parent in England and want to understand what NHS support you are entitled to and when. You are currently [e.g. 8 weeks pregnant / just home from hospital with a newborn / 6 months postpartum].
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**Map out the NHS early years pathway** relevant to your stage:
1. List the key appointments, checks, and screenings you should expect and their timing
2. Explain what each check looks for and what to ask
3. Clarify the role of your midwife vs your health visitor vs your GP
4. Identify any free entitlements or benefits (e.g. Healthy Start, free dental care) you should claim
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- Timeline table: Timing | Appointment | Purpose | Who leads it
- Entitlements as a bullet list
- One sentence on how to escalate if something is missed
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