If you just found out you’re pregnant, let the NHS know so you can get the right care from the start. Fill out the self-referral form through the NHS service called Badger.
If you’re worried about your pregnancy, talk to your GP right away.
There’s plenty of support to help you get ready for labour and birth.
Our start for life and family hubs booklet shows all the support available in Portsmouth for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Our current antenatal (before birth) courses at Portsmouth Family Hubs include:
Home-Start Portsmouth, Solent NHS Trust, and midwives from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are offering this session.
It’s for anyone who is 20+ weeks pregnant and will help you understand your pregnancy, labour, and birth using the Solihull Approach.
The course is held periodically throughout the year:
To find out when the next course is running and sign up, email the Family Hub Champions.
The Parenting Network runs this session for anyone who is 20+ weeks pregnant. It helps you to prepare for labour and birth.
You need to book in advance.
To book, visit The Parenting Network website.
Your midwife might set up appointments at the family hubs, or you can book a ‘meet and greet’ appointment. You can book this through Badger.
See our Family Hubs timetables to see what classes, support and events are available to you.
You can also find lots of support on Family Assist – an online platform with a wide range of information and resources for parents and their friends and families.
