Are you pregnant and living in County Durham or Darlington? You can now self-refer to maternity services online via BadgerNet.
Our new online portal allows women and birthing people to register their pregnancy quickly and securely without needing to see a GP first.
This means you can begin your antenatal journey sooner, with personalised care and access to important early screening.
You can complete the form anytime, day or night, using your phone, tablet, or computer. It's convenient, quick, and designed to fit around you.
Your referral will be reviewed by your local community midwifery team on the next working day. You will then be contacted to arrange your first midwife appointment at an appropriate time in your pregnancy – usually between 8 and 10 weeks.
You will also receive access to your personal maternity record through the BadgerNotes app or website.
Prefer not to use the online form? That’s fine – you can still contact your community midwifery team by phone during office hours to refer your pregnancy.
If you have any concerns about your pregnancy before your first appointment, please contact your GP or local hospital for advice.
Congratulations – and welcome to your maternity journey with CDDFT.