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Newly pregnant?

You do not need to see the Doctor when you confirm your pregnancy. At 6-8wks you will need to self refer to the Maternity Unit by calling 01722 425185, leaving a message for the Shaftesbury Midwife Team.

From this initial contact you will be given a Midwife appointment and your pregnancy and birthing options discussed in detail.

Your pregnancy and labour

• 37-40 weeks pregnant
• 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

• 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)