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Who can you call for pregnancy advice?
You can get advice from your local Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice Bureau, library or other advice centre. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Maternity Helpline on 020 7188 8760 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm). Out of hours, please contact the Maternity Assessment Unit 020 7188 1722/1723.
Can I get a free pregnancy test UK?
The following places provide free pregnancy tests: community contraceptive clinics – find sexual health services near you. sexual health clinics. some young people’s services – call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 for details.
When do you call 111 when pregnant?
Call your midwife, GP or 111 if: are unable to keep food or fluids down for 24 hours. feel severely weak, dizzy or faint when standing up. have tummy (abdominal) pain. have a high temperature.
What to do if you find out you are pregnant?
Finding out you’re pregnant can be scary, but try to stay calm. You’re going to be okay, and there are people who can help you. If you’re pregnant you have 3 options: Parenting — giving birth and raising the child. Abortion — ending the pregnancy.
When to talk to your doctor about your pregnancy symptoms?
They tend to happen more in the first trimester and toward the end of the third trimester. Many pregnant women have depression during pregnancy. If you have symptoms such as sleep problems, changes in eating habits, and mood swings for longer than 2 weeks, talk to your health care provider.
Can a pregnancy test tell you if you’re pregnant?
A pregnancy test can tell you if you’re pregnant as soon as your period is late. Read more about pregnancy tests. Lots of things besides pregnancy can mess with the timing of your period, like stress, diet, changes in your weight, and being sick. It’s also really common to have irregular periods when you’re a teenager, so try not to panic.
What should I do if a friend is having trouble getting pregnant?
If you learn that someone—a friend, a colleague, or even the stranger sitting next to you on an airplane—is having trouble getting pregnant, and you have been in her shoes, consider sharing your own experiences with her so she doesn’t feel so alone.