Maternity Advice
Planning your Pregnancy
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps
Asplands Antenatal Clinic
Speak to reception about booking an appointment with the midwife when you are between 8-10 weeks pregnant this will last around 45 minutes.
MKUH Antenatal Appointment
Booking early in pregnancy has benefits for you and your baby. For more information from Milton Keynes University Hospital, please have a look at their poster.
National Childbirth Trust
For practical and emotional support in ALL areas of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood including help with feeding.
The Grove Pregnancy Advice Centre
The Grove is a part of All Nations Church, Bedford as a registered Christian charity. We receive referrals from health professionals, Social Services and other organisations who signpost to us, with clients also able to refer themselves for all services.
They offer support to:
- those making decisions in the face of an unexpected pregnancy
- those who struggle to come to terms with an experience of abortion, miscarriage or baby loss
- those who need practical support, for whom a pregnancy and the first year of parenting presents financial difficulties
Telephone: 01234 355408
Email: info@thegrovepac.org.uk
Website: www.thegrovepac.org.uk/
Pregnancy and Smoking
If you smoke and you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you are strongly advised to stop to benefit your health and the health of your baby.
Further information
Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here –