Tell us you are pregnant

You can tell us you are pregnant as soon as you find out. If you are more than six weeks pregnant or are unsure of your dates, it’s important to let us know as soon as possible.

You can use our online form to tell us you are pregnant and register for your first appointment with your midwife.

Once you have completed the online form, you will receive an appointment for an ultrasound scan and a separate contact either by post or by phone to arrange your first meeting with a midwife. This call may appear on your phone as from an ‘unknown number’.

Tell us you are pregnant using our online form

You can speed up the process if you know your NHS number. You can find this in your NHS app or by using the NHS website’s find your NHS number tool.

If you do not have a GP, you can find a GP here to register with one.

About your first midwife 
appointment

Your first appointment is called your booking appointment; it should happen between 8 and 10 weeks of pregnancy. At this time we will have a detailed discussion about your personal and family history, and any relevance this has on your pregnancy.

We will also help you to create a pregnancy care plan, and discuss your options for screening tests. You may be seen before this for a first contact appointment for an introduction to your midwifery team.

Your midwife will ask you questions about you and your family’s health, so you should come prepared with any relevant information.

The NHS website has more information on what to expect at your first midwife appointment.

You can also find pregnancy health information and support, including information on folic acid, healthy eating, and pregnancy supplements on the NHS website in the keeping well in pregnancy section.

Read more information on folic acid.

What to do if you haven’t received any contact

Badger Notes

We no longer have handheld paper notes, we now use Badger Notes Maternity. You can find out more about it at: Badger Notes Maternity.

Visit our Maternity Services pages.