If you have had a positive pregnancy test and are happy to continue with the  pregnancy:

• Contact the receptionist and notify the practice of your name, address and the date of your last menstrual period.
• Contact the Antenatal Booking Team as early as possible to arrange your first appointment.
• The easiest way to contact the Antenatal Booking Team is via their online booking form UHBW Booking or by calling them on 0117 342 0850

If you have any concerns about your pregnancy or significant past health problems please make an appointment to discuss with a doctor.

The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. 

Before you are pregnant

• All about conception and getting pregnant

• Thinking about the next baby?

Your pregnancy and labour

• How the baby develops
• 0-8 weeks pregnant
• 9-12 weeks pregnant
• 13-16 weeks pregnant
• 17-20 weeks pregnant
• 21-24 weeks pregnant
• 25-28 weeks pregnant
• 29-32 weeks pregnant
• 33-36 weeks pregnant

• 37-40 weeks pregnant
• 40+ weeks pregnant
• Your health in pregnancy
• Common health problems
• Antenatal care and classes
• Choosing where to have your baby
• Labour and birth
• When pregnancy goes wrong

You and your baby

• What you will need for your baby?
• Your life after the birth
• The first days with your baby

• The first weeks with your baby
• Feeding your baby

General pregnancy topics

• Feelings and relationships
• Information for dads
• Maternity leave and employment rights

• Rights and benefits
• Make some decisions
• If you have a long-term condition (such as diabetes or high blood pressure)

Pregnancy Counselling

LIFE is a national support service for women with issues relating to pregnancy. This includes crisis pregnancies, post abortion support, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and stillbirth. They also occasionally see men who have been affected by these issues. All counsellors are accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work to their standards.

National Helpline number 0808 802 5433 & Website is Lifecharity.org

Unity Sexual Health

A free and confidential service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

To check if  appointments are available please use the ‘Locate a confidential service’ button at the bottom of the homepage or call 0117 342 6900

Unity Sexual Health