Pregnancy Care Planner
Are you Pregnant?
SHIP Maternity Referral is an NHS service providing a single point of access for ALL maternity referrals in the Portsmouth, Andover, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton and Isle of Wight areas. The aim is to make sure you have access to the right care from day one. SHIP Maternity Referral will triage your referral based on the information you provide and the hospital will contact you to start your antenatal care.
Self-refer your pregnancy to SHIP Maternity Referral
The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment.
Before you are Pregnant
All about conception and getting pregnant
Your Pregnancy and Labour
Choosing where to have your baby
You and Your Baby
What you will need for your baby?
The first weeks with your baby
General Pregnancy Topics
Maternity leave and employment rights
If you have a long-term condition (such as diabetes or high blood pressure)
