Adult Health
Pregnancy
Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
There are excellent local and national services you can self-refer to which are covered below and numerous sources of detailed information covered in the answers below to topics patients often ask about. A good place to start is the NHS website which provides a well organised and simple overview covering most topics which will complement any service that you use. It is also worth looking at ” A healthy and safe pregnancy” which is focused around Tommy’s website.
From the NHS
Pregnancy Pregnancy – NHS
This includes
- Pregnancy due date calculator: Due date calculator
- Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19): Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Trying for a baby: Advice about trying for a baby, including planning a pregnancy and LGBT+ routes into parenthood.
- Finding out you’re pregnant: What happens and things to think about when you’re first pregnant.
- Your pregnancy care: Read about the scans, tests and antenatal care you can have.
- Keeping well in pregnancy: How to look after yourself and your baby while you’re pregnant.
- Pregnancy week-by-week: Find out what to expect from every week of your pregnancy.
- Pregnancy-related conditions: What to do about common symptoms, complications and existing conditions.
- Labour and birth: How to tell if you’re in labour and what happens during labour and birth.
- Support: Advice for things you might need support with during pregnancy.
- After the birth and your new born baby: All you need to know about what happens after the birth.
From Better Health NHS
Contains same / similar information to NHS website but with a focus on better health, so less information on medical conditions and more on good physical and mental wellbeing. Pregnancy – Start for Life – NHS
A healthy and safe pregnancy
From Tommy’s
“The largest UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.”
Pregnancy information Pregnancy information | Tommy’s
This excellent website provides helpful information on how to have a healthy and safe pregnancy
- Your Healthy Pregnancy tool Your healthy pregnancy tool | Tommy’s
- Is it serious? Pregnancy symptom checker Is it serious? Pregnancy warning signs to look out for | Tommy’s
- Poster on when to call your midwife team Poster: When to call the midwife | Tommy’s
LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
There is significant local support for pregnancy. You are able to self-refer to any of the local hospitals for maternity care without needing to see your GP. In addition, you can get direct support from the local maternity team for any urgent help required or just simple advice. This is all explained below with other support.
SELF-REFERRAL FOR MATERNITY CARE
Information on self-referral process from patient info and what to expect
Refer Yourself for NHS Antenatal Care NHS Antenatal Care Self Referral | Patient
Booking at Stoke Mandeville hospital or Wycombe or Aylesbury birth centres (Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust)
- To be booked under the care of Stoke Mandeville labour ward or Wycombe or Aylesbury birth centres (Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust) then just fill in the form found under “Complete our self referral form” or phone the numbers provided What to do when I find out I’m pregnant – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
- Further information on the pregnancy service can be found on the ” Welcome to our Maternity site” Homepage – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
Booking at Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Trust)
To be booked under the care of Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Health Foundation trust) just fill in their form Your pregnancy
Booking Hillingdon Hospital
To be booked under the care of Hillingdon Park Hospital just fill in their form Self-refer to Maternity | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
SUPPORT FOR TEENAGE PREGNANCIES AND YOUNG PARENTS
From Sexual Health Buckinghamshire
Teenage pregnancies and young parents Teenage Pregnancy and Young Parents | Sexual Health Bucks
FOR IMMEDIATE CARE WHEN DO I CALL MY MATERNITY TEAM AND WHEN 999?
The NHS London Ambulance Service NHS Trust suggests around birth what should lead you to call 999
Advice if you are due to give birth Advice if you are due to give birth – London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
The NHS suggest what symptoms or signs might indicate an emergency requiring a call to 999 (even if unrelated to pregnancy)
When to call 999 When to call 999 – NHS
The NHS website suggests what to do if you might have Covid 19
Covid 19 Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19) – NHS
From Tommy’s
This website provides more detailed information on when a pregnancy related condition is more serious, including when you should call 999/111 or your midwife. There is also a poster summary when to call your midwife.
- Is it serious? Pregnancy symptom checker Is it serious? Pregnancy warning signs to look out for | Tommy’s
- Poster on when to call your midwife team Poster: When to call the midwife | Tommy’s
How do I call the LOCAL maternity team for IMMEDIATE CARE?
If you need immediate care relating to your pregnancy
Following your self-referral to your chosen maternity unit, you will be given contact details for the maternity team. If you think you need immediate care as described in the question above call your maternity team. If you think you having an emergency as described above, call 999.
This is also explained further in the hospital links with the telephone numbers below:
For Patients booking at Stoke Mandeville hospital or Wycombe or Aylesbury birth centres (Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust)
I/My baby needs urgent care I/My baby needs urgent care – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
For Patients booking at Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Trust)
Who to call if I am concerned about myself or my baby? Concerns in pregnancy
For Patients booking Hillingdon Hospital
This service is open 24 hours a day for anyone 18 weeks and over for pregnancy related problems or advice Wards, clinics, visiting and contacts | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are your symptoms minor or more serious?
Some symptoms may appear minor and you may think a routine call (non-urgent) call to your midwife is fine. However some symptoms may require a call to 999/111 or an immediate call to your midwife. Tommy’s website explains when a more urgent response might be needed for some common pregnancy related symptoms.
From Tommy’s
This website provides more detailed information on when a condition is more serious, including when you should call 999/111 or your midwife immediately (urgently). There is also a poster summary when to call your midwife.
- Is it serious? Pregnancy symptom checker Is it serious? Pregnancy warning signs to look out for | Tommy’s
- Poster on when to call your midwife team Poster: When to call the midwife | Tommy’s
SIMPLE ADVICE
If you need simple advice (non-urgent) relating to your pregnancy you can contact your maternity team for simple advice on pregnancy related issues using the contact details below for your local hospital.
For Patients booking at Stoke Mandeville hospital or Wycombe or Aylesbury birth centres (Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust)
You can contact your midwife for simple advice What to do when I find out I’m pregnant – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
For Patients booking at Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Trust)
Who to call if I am concerned about myself or my baby? Concerns in pregnancy
For Patients booking Hillingdon Hospital
Our Maternity Triage department is a 24/7 service for people over 18 weeks of pregnancy Wards, clinics, visiting and contacts | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
PARENT EDUCATION AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL
For Patients booking at Stoke Mandeville hospital or Wycombe or Aylesbury birth centres (Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust)
Free Parent education (note you need to scroll to the bottom of the page to find the information on the courses and the link to book onto the courses) Care during your pregnancy – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
For Patients booking at Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Trust)
Parent education (Note: there is a charge for Buckinghamshire residents but free for East Berkshire residents) Register for free online parenting courses
For Patients booking Hillingdon Hospital
Want to book Parent education Antenatal classes | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Antenatal low mood
You can speak to your midwife initially about low mood. An example of midwife/ hospital support is given below but this applies to all hospitals.
For Patients booking at Stoke Mandeville hospital or Wycombe or Aylesbury birth centres (Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust)
Perinatal mental health Perinatal mental health – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
From Buckinghamshire Mind
Your midwife can refer you to the perinatal support service
Perinatal support service Buckinghamshire Mind – Perinatal Support Service
Postnatal low mood
From Buckinghamshire Mind
Your health visitor can refer you to the perinatal support service
Perinatal support service Buckinghamshire Mind – Perinatal Support Service
From Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
“Postnatal wellbeing group: A 10-week structured group designed to help mothers struggling with depression and anxiety after birth” (scroll down page to see). Courses and groups – NHS Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
Support from your health visiting team
For information and contact details for your local health visitor team, see under
This includes
- Includes what health visitors do, when they visit and how to contact the team for advice on all aspects of baby and child management and behaviour (covering children up to the age of 5).
- Includes pregnancy advice and how to feed your baby working with the midwife team.
Further support for anxiety and low mood
For further local mental health support, see under
DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT
From Frimley Health Foundation trust (Wexham Park Hospital)
“About 25% of women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives. It can be physical, emotional, sexual, psychological or financial. Unfortunately, it is known that pregnancy can be a trigger for the start of abuse, or it can worsen existing abuse. Abuse in pregnancy can be harmful to the mother and the baby.
We can help you. You can speak to your midwife; they can give you the support you need.”
Ask us for help Ask us for help | Frimley Maternity Health and Care
NOTE: This is from the Frimley website but contact your midwife for support whichever hospital you are under.
Further support
For other support locally, see under
Bereavement support
Every hospital will provide bereavement support, to support you at a very difficult time including:
From Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
“Sadly, sometimes pregnancy does not go to plan. You may have experienced a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, termination or the death of your baby. We want to extend our sympathy to you and help you through this difficult time.” Bereavement support – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
From Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Trust)
“Although pregnancy and childbirth is safer now than ever before, not all pregnancies have the happy ending hoped for. It is always a very sad and difficult time when families are faced with unexpected loss and parents can be left feeling vulnerable, angry and confused.” Baby Loss
Further support for bereavement
There is further support for bereavement locally, see under
Also see under the national support section for national helplines.
Health visitor
Support from your health visiting team
For information and contact details for your local health visitor team, see under
This includes
- Includes what health visitors do, when they visit and how to contact the team for advice on all aspects of baby and child management and behaviour (covering children up to the age of 5).
- Includes pregnancy advice and how to feed your baby working with the midwife team.
SUPPORT FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PARENTS
For further information and local support.
Local hospital service for infant feeding
Similar services will be available from all local hospitals, an example is included below
From Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust
Infant feeding Infant feeding – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
Maternity and paternity benefits and leave
There is similar information on both the work and finance pages with local support if required, see under:
Help with buying food and milk from Healthy Start
From Healthy Start NHS
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
National Helplines
From Tommy’s
“The Tommy’s Midwives’ Helpline is a freephone line staffed by our specialist team of midwives, for anyone who needs advice, reassurance or support on any pregnancy or planning for pregnancy issue, including mental health. This is a non-urgent line, offering general support and advice. We will not be able to make local referrals for you.” Tommy’s Midwives | Tommy’s
Further helplines
There is particularly good national support for breast and bottle feeding, with detailed information particularly on breast feeding, in addition to the helplines.
BREAST FEEDING
From the National Breastfeeding Helpline
“The National Breastfeeding Helpline offers friendly, non-judgemental, independent, evidence based breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it. The helpline is provided by the Breastfeeding Network and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.”
National Breastfeeding Helpline National Breastfeeding Helpline – Helpline
From the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
How to get breastfeeding support Get breastfeeding support – ABM
From La Leche League GB
Get Support Get Support – La Leche League GB
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
Support with breastfeeding or bottle feeding: our infant feeding line Support with breastfeeding or bottle feeding: our infant feeding line | NCT
BOTTLE FEEDING
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
Support with breastfeeding or bottle feeding: our infant feeding line Support with breastfeeding or bottle feeding: our infant feeding line | NCT
GENERAL SUPPORT
From Family lives
“Don’t forget you can chat to us online for support or call our helpline”
Advice about pregnancy and babies Pregnancy and baby advice – Family Lives
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
General enquiries for parents, members and volunteers. Contact us | NCT
Support for pre-school children and parents
For further information and national support also see under
support for anyone affected by the death of a baby
From Tommy’s
“Our Tommy’s Midwives’ helpline is for people who have had any type of pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy or termination for medical reasons.” Baby loss information and support | Tommy’s
From the Miscarriage Association
“The Miscarriage Association is here to provide support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.”
Our support services Miscarriage and pregnancy loss support – The Miscarriage Association
From Sands
Helpline: “The Sands National Helpline provides a safe, confidential place for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby. Whether your baby died long ago or recently, we are here for you”. Sands Helpline – 0808 164 3332 [email protected] | Sands – Saving babies’ lives. Supporting bereaved families.
a pregnancy app
Though not a helpline this is included as a popular App to support parents.
From Best Beginnings
“Our free multi-award-winning, interactive pregnancy and parenting app Baby Buddy has been created to support parents, co-parents and caregivers, and to back up frontline practitioners’ work and communication. Baby Buddy provides trusted, evidence-based information and self-care tools, based on the latest research and is NHS-approved.”
Baby Buddy app Baby Buddy app | Best Beginnings
BEFORE DELIVERY
GENERAL OVERVIEW
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy – NHS (This offers an excellent simple overview of most areas of pregnancy)
- Pregnancy | Planning, Labour and Complications | Patient
- Pregnancy | Specialities | CKS | NICE
From Start4life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood Start4Life
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood The UK’s leading charity for parents | NCT
Local sERVICES AND MORE INFORMATION ON PREGNANCY
From Frimley Health Foundation trust (Wexham Park Hospital)
An excellent well organised resource with good information around pregnancy but note links to support smoking cessation does not include Buckinghamshire patients, see under self-referral section to local support for Buckinghamshire patients.
Maternity at Frimley Health and Care Maternity at Frimley Health and Care
From Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust
Mainly information on their service but some good leaflets
Birth choices website Homepage – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
From Hillingdon Hospital
Maternity and midwifery Maternity | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
preconception advice
From the NHS
- Trying for a baby Trying for a baby – NHS
- Planning your pregnancy Planning your pregnancy – NHS
From Sexwise (produced by the Family Planning Association)
Simple well laid out advice
Planning a pregnancy Planning a pregnancy – Sexwise
From Patient info
- Planning to Become Pregnant Planning to Become Pregnant | Pregnancy Advice | Patient
- Epilepsy and Planning Pregnancy Epilepsy and Planning Pregnancy | Pregnancy Advice | Patient
- Rubella (see under Rubella immunisation) Rubella (German Measles) | Symptoms, Treatment and Immunisation | Patient
From Frimley Health Foundation trust
Note links to support smoking cessation does not include Buckinghamshire patients, see at the bottom of this question for local support for Buckinghamshire patients.
Planning for pregnancy About Frimley Health and Care
From NICE
Pre-conception – advice and management Pre-conception – advice and management | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
For local support for lifestyle changes with smoking and alcohol see under local support self-referral subsection.
PREGNANCY AND VACCINATIONS
From the NHS
- Vaccinations in pregnancy Vaccinations in pregnancy – NHS
- Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19) Pregnancy and COVID-19 – NHS
- The flu jab in pregnancy The flu jab in pregnancy – NHS
- Whooping vaccine in pregnancy Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy – NHS
PREGNANCY CARE TIMETABLE
From the NHS
- Finding out you’re pregnant Finding out you’re pregnant – NHS
- Your pregnancy care Your pregnancy care – NHS
- Pregnancy week-by-week Pregnancy week-by-week – NHS
From Patient info
Pregnancy (see under “Information on Newborn Baby Screening Tests”) Pregnancy | Planning, Labour and Complications | Patient
From NICE
Antenatal care – uncomplicated pregnancy Antenatal care – uncomplicated pregnancy | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
LOCAL SERVICES AND MORE INFORMATION ON PREGNANCY
From Frimley Health Foundation trust (Wexham Park Hospital)
Maternity at Frimley Health and Care Maternity at Frimley Health and Care
From Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust
Birth choices website Homepage – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
From Hillingdon Hospital
Maternity and midwifery Maternity | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
LIFESTYLE
From the NHS
Keeping well in pregnancy Keeping well in pregnancy – NHS
From Start4life
Pregnancy Pregnancy | Start4Life
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
Pregnancy Pregnancy | NCT
From BDA UK (Association of UK dietitians)
Pregnancy and diet Pregnancy and diet
From Patient info
Under the pregnancy section in patient info there are features on keeping healthy in pregnancy
- Diet and Lifestyle during Pregnancy Healthy Pregnancy Diet and Lifestyle | Pregnancy Advice | Patient
- Pregnancy and Physical Activity Pregnancy and Physical Activity | Pregnancy Exercise Advice | Patient
- Pregnancy and Smoking Pregnancy and Smoking | Pregnancy Advice | Patient
- Pregnancy (see under “Information on Diet and Lifestyle during Pregnancy” for some extra features) Pregnancy | Planning, Labour and Complications | Patient
From Frimley Health Foundation trust
Your pregnancy Your pregnancy
For local support with smoking and alcohol see under local support self-referral subsection.
travel information
From Fit for Travel (NHS Scotland and Public Health Scotland)
Advice for Pregnant Travellers Pregnant Travellers – Fit for Travel
From the NHS
Travelling in pregnancy Travelling in pregnancy – NHS
HEALTH CONDITIONS
From the NHS
- Pregnancy-related conditions Pregnancy-related conditions – NHS
- Pelvic pain in pregnancy Pelvic pain in pregnancy – NHS
- Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19) Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19) – NHS
- Ectopic pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy – NHS
- Miscarriage Miscarriage – NHS
From Patient info
- Common Side Effects of Pregnancy Common Side Effects of Pregnancy (Morning Sickness, Acid Reflux, Constipation) | Patient
- Urine Infection in Pregnancy Urine Infection in Pregnancy | Patient
- Diabetes and Pregnancy Diabetes and Pregnancy | Patient
- Strep B in Pregnancy Strep B in Pregnancy | | Patient
- Chickenpox Contact in Pregnancy Chickenpox Contact in Pregnancy | Patient
Under the pregnancy section in patient info there are features on Pregnancy Complications
- Pregnancy (see under “Information on Pregnancy Complications”) Pregnancy | Planning, Labour and Complications | Patient
From Frimley Health Foundation trust
Pregnancy complications Pregnancy complications
From NICE
- Nausea/vomiting in pregnancy Nausea/vomiting in pregnancy | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
- Dyspepsia – pregnancy-associated Dyspepsia – pregnancy-associated | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
- Hypertension in pregnancy Hypertension in pregnancy | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
- Ectopic pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
- Itch in pregnancy Itch in pregnancy | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
- Parvovirus B19 infection Parvovirus B19 infection | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
- Rubella Rubella | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
mental health
From the Royal College of Psychiatrists
An excellent section, scroll down page and click on tab “ Before, during and after Pregnancy” for multiple articles around pregnancy Mental health problems and disorders | Royal College of Psychiatrists
Includes
Mental health in pregnancy Mental health in pregnancy | Royal College of Psychiatrists
From NICE
Depression – antenatal and postnatal Depression – antenatal and postnatal | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
For local support for mental health see under local support self-referral subsection.
OTHER SUPPORT
From the NHS
- Support Support – NHS
- Ectopic pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy – NHS
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Miscarriage
- Miscarriage – NHS
- Miscarriage | Warning Signs, Myths, Symptoms and Causes | Patient
- Miscarriage | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
From The Miscarriage association
Information: Our information section helps you to make sense of what’s happening Information about miscarriage & pregnancy loss – The Miscarriage Association
From Patient info
Maternity Benefits Maternity Benefits. Pregnancy advice, maternity leave and pay | Patient
For local support following the loss of a baby see under local support self-referral subsection.
AROUND DELIVERY
hospital bag
From Better Health NHS
Hospital bag checklist – what to pack for you and your baby Hospital bag checklist – Start for Life – NHS
From Frimley Health Foundation trust
Preparing your hospital bag Preparing your hospital bag
birth and labour
From the NHS and Patient info
Labour and birth
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood)
Labour & birth Labour & birth | NCT
From Patient info
Under the pregnancy section in patient info there are features on labour(childbirth)
Pregnancy (see under “Information on labour (childbirth”) Pregnancy | Planning, Labour and Complications | Patient
From Frimley Health Foundation trust
Your labour and birth Your labour and birth
AFTER DELIVERY
Further information on early years can be found under
Some important topics immediately after delivery are covered below:
breastfeeding and bottle feeding
From the NHS
- Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding advice Breastfeeding and bottle feeding advice – NHS
- Breastfeeding help and support Breastfeeding help and support – NHS
From the NHS and NICE
Common breastfeeding problems
From Patient info
- Breastfeeding Your Baby Can all women breastfeed? | Breastfeeding Your Baby | Patient
- Bottle-feeding Your Baby Bottle-feeding Your Baby | Patient
From Patient info and NICE
Mastitis and Breast Abscess
- Mastitis and Breast Abscess | Breast-feeding Your Baby | Patient
- Mastitis and breast abscess | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
Feeding (breast and bottle feeding) Feeding | NCT
From La Leche League GB
Detailed and comprehensive information covering all aspects of breast feeding
Breast feeding information Get Support – La Leche League GB
From the Association of breast-feeding mothers
Information Library Information Library – ABM
Local sERVICES
From Buckinghamshire Health Care Trust
Infant feeding Infant feeding – Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Birth Choices Website
See under self-referral section for local support from Health Visitors and the support from national helplines
young babies
From the NHS
- Your Newborn baby Getting to know your newborn – NHS
- Early days Early days – NHS
- Baby’s development Baby’s development – NHS
“This guide includes everything you need to know about caring for a baby.”
- Baby Baby – NHS
From Better Health NHS
Contains same / similar information to NHS website but with a focus on better health, so less information on medical conditions and more on good physical.
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
Baby & toddler Baby & toddler | NCT
From Start for Life
From Patient info
- Pregnancy (see under “Information on Feeding Your Baby”) Pregnancy | Planning, Labour and Complications | Patient
- Pregnancy (see under “Information on Premature Babies”) Pregnancy | Planning, Labour and Complications | Patient
For further information and support see under Preschool .
See under local self-referral section for support from Health Visitors
health and wellbeing after pregnancy
From the NHS
After the birth After the birth – NHS
From NCT (the National Charity for Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenthood.)
Life as a parent Life as a parent | NCT
From Patient info
- Contraception after Having a Baby Contraception After Having a Baby | Family Planning | Patient
- Postpartum Endometritis Postpartum Endometritis | Health | Patient
Contraception support and information
Also see other sections for further information which may be relevant including contraception under
mental health
From the Royal College of Psychiatrists
An excellent section, click on tab “ Before, during and after Pregnancy” for multiple articles around pregnancy Mental health problems and disorders | Royal College of Psychiatrists
Includes
Postnatal depression – key facts Postnatal depression key facts | Royal College of Psychiatrists
From NICE
Depression – antenatal and postnatal Depression – antenatal and postnatal | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
For local support for mental health see under local support self-referral subsection.
Videos and podcasts
On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering the topic of pregnancy.
- Videos And Podcasts – see section “health conditions.”
