What next?
Once you know that you’re pregnant, you can complete a self-referral form for maternity care. You can do this without seeing your GP, if your maternity unit is already set up to do this - simply choose your maternity unit in the app and follow the self-referral link. If there is no self-referral link, speak to your GP surgery who will help you start your maternity care.
It is important to have an appointment with your GP if:
- you have any medical conditions or you are taking any regular medications. Please do not stop or change any prescribed medications without medical advice from your GP
- your pregnancy wasn’t planned, or you are unsure about carrying it on and what your options might be.
Your pregnancy care (known as antenatal care) will consist of a set of scheduled appointments with a midwife and/or specialised doctor (if needed).
If you are thinking about a homebirth you will need to book your pregnancy at your closest maternity unit so that local midwives can provide you with care in labour at your home.