Useful information and resources
Staying up to date
We understand that when you are pregnant you are likely to have lots of questions about the services we offer, and even more so at the moment. You may like to follow us on https://www.facebook.com/UHSMaternityNeonatalService
Screening tests
Please spend some time reading about the screening tests you'll be offered, designed to try to find any health problems that could affect you or your baby.
You don't have to have any of the tests - it's your choice. However, it's important to understand the purpose of all tests so you can make an informed decision about whether to have them.
Useful information
- NHS: Your pregnancy to-do list
- Maternity and parent information
- Healthier Together
- Tommy's website
- Vaccinations in pregnancy
- The DadPad - a guide for new dads to give you the knowledge and practical skills you need, developed with the NHS. Also available as an app. We also have some wipe-clean hard copies of the DadPad available - ask your midwife if you would like one.
Vaccinations in pregnancy
There are two vaccinations that we strongly urge you to have during pregnancy - flu (influenza) and whooping cough (pertussis). This is to protect your baby as well as yourself. It's important to find out about these vaccines so that you can make a fully informed decision about having them.
You can have the vaccines at the Princess Anne Hospital. Please find more information and details about the service here.
Healthy living
Smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your own health and the health of your baby. We can help and support you to do this and will discuss this with you at your booking appointment.
Alcohol
The best thing you can do for your baby is to not drink alcohol whilst you are pregnant.