Refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care
After you refer yourself, the maternity service will contact you to book your first midwife appointment. This appointment should happen by the time you’re 10 weeks pregnant where possible.
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant you should still refer yourself to start your pregnancy care as soon as possible.
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Refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care – NHSBaby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App StoreTommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
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Tommy’sStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for lifeMAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Phone
07427 851670
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MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.ukNHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
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NHS: PregnancyAssociation for postnatal illness
A registered charity that was established in 1979 to provide support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness, increase public awareness of the illness and encourage research into its cause/nature.
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www.apni.orgNCT
NCT are here to make sure parents-to-be and new parents feel connected and supported.
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www.nct.org.ukMaternity Action
Maternity Action is the UK’s leading charity committed to ending inequality and improving the health and well-being of pregnant women, partners and young children.
Website
www.maternityaction.org.uk
Maternity
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 14 August 2025