A step-by-step guide to accessing midwifery care when you find out you are pregnant on the Isle of Man.
Last updated: 27 February 2026 ยท By the pregnancy.im team
Key takeaway
You can self-refer for midwifery care on the Isle of Man through the Manx Care maternity website, ideally at 6–7 weeks pregnant. Your booking appointment will be at the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit at Noble's Hospital.
Since January 2024, the Isle of Man has offered an antenatal self-referral system. You can refer yourself directly for antenatal care through the Manx Care maternity website, without needing to visit your GP first. Ideally, refer yourself when you are 6 to 7 weeks pregnant.
Alternatively, you can still contact your GP practice, who will organise what is known as shared care — your antenatal care is shared between Noble's Hospital and your GP practice, where you will see a community midwife.
If you are not yet registered with a GP on the island, you can find a practice through gov.im.
Your first hospital visit is your booking appointment with a midwife, usually at 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy. There is not routinely a scan at this appointment.
At the booking appointment, the midwife will:
This is a good opportunity to ask about birth options at Noble's Hospital, including water births, pain relief, and your birth plan preferences.
Routine antenatal care on the Isle of Man funds two scans during pregnancy:
Additional scans may be arranged if there are any concerns about you or your baby.
For most women, antenatal care with community midwives at your GP practice is the most convenient and practical arrangement. You will have regular appointments throughout your pregnancy to monitor your health and your baby's development.
Some women may be seen more regularly at the hospital if their pregnancy requires additional monitoring. Your midwife will discuss your individual care plan with you.
A health visitor appointment is arranged at around 35 weeks of pregnancy. This is set up automatically by Manx Care.
All hospital-based maternity care on the Isle of Man is provided at the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit, located on the 1st floor of the East Wing at Noble's Hospital in Braddan.
The unit is run by Manx Care (since 1 April 2021), the Isle of Man's health and care body. While it operates separately from the UK's NHS, the standard of care follows the same clinical guidelines.
Contact the Jane Crookall Maternity Unit:
Phone: 01624 650030
Address: Noble's Hospital, Strang, Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4RJ
When you go into labour, call the maternity unit first and the staff will advise you on when to come in and which entrance to use.
A community midwife will visit you the day after you go home from the maternity unit. You will agree a plan of visits together. Community midwives provide care for you and your baby for up to 28 days after birth, including health checks, feeding support, and parenting guidance.
After 28 days, your care transfers to your health visitor.
For a full list of things to prepare before your baby arrives, see our maternity preparation checklist.
If you have moved to the Isle of Man from the UK, there are a few differences to be aware of:
Disclaimer: This page is for general information only. For medical advice, speak to your midwife, health visitor, or GP.