Registering your pregnancy

Found out you're pregnant?

As soon as you find out you are pregnant you are able to book for maternity care directly with Northumbria Healthcare Maternity Services, instead of contacting your GP. We recommend that you do this as soon as possible so that we can arrange your 1st booking appointment for between 8-10 weeks. this also helps us offer screening tests for you and your baby at the correct stage in your pregnancy.

Once you have confirmed your pregnancy and you are more than six weeks pregnant, please follow the simple steps below to register with the service.

Step 1 - Get your NHS number

Ensure you have your NHS number before filling in the form. If you do not, please contact your GP.

Step 2 - Check your dates

It is important to know the first date of your last menstrual period to ensure you have your booking appointment in time for important screening tests. If you are unsure, please provide a date as close to this as possible.

Step 3 - Complete the registration form below.

Badger Notes - Self-refer your pregnancy to Northumbria Maternity

What happens next

Once you have submitted the registration form, a member of our community midwifery team will contact you by telephone to arrange your booking appointment. They will also give you access to your elecronic hand-held records called Badgernotes.

Women who do NOT have access will be able to contact the service by phone to register for their pregnancy care. 0191 293 2545.

For any other information please follow the link below.

Maternity :: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust