When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.
Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.
You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.
The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given below is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment.
Before you are Pregnant
All about conception and getting pregnant Thinking about the next baby?
Your Pregnancy and Labour
0-8 weeks pregnant 9-12 weeks pregnant
13-16 weeks pregnant 17-20 weeks pregnant
21-24 weeks pregnant 25-28 weeks pregnant
29-32 weeks pregnant 33-36 weeks pregnant
37-40 weeks pregnant 40+ weeks pregnant
Choosing where to have your baby
You and Your Baby
What you will need for your baby?
