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.
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: