LatchOn Breastfeeding Drop-in Session
Whether you are expecting your first baby or adjusting to new feeding challenges, havering is here for you—with welcoming, expert-led infant feeding support tailored to every stage of your journey....
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Pregnancy
From preparing for pregnancy, to raising your child, there is lots of support in Havering for pregnant people.
24-hour pregnancy helpline
If you are concerned about your pregnancy during the first 20 weeks please contact the Early Pregnancy Unit - 01708 435 076.
If you are concerned about your pregnancy, yourself or baby up to 10 days post-delivery, please contact the 24-hour maternity helpline.
If you are concerned about your newborn or baby 10 days post-delivery, please contact 111 or A&E in any emergency.
I have just found out that I am pregnant
If you’ve just found out that you’re pregnant, it’s really important that you self-refer to the pregnancy team at Queen’s Hospital so that they can book you in for your appointments as soon as possible.
What medical support should you expect throughout your pregnancy
You will normally be seen for your first appointment between 8 to 10 weeks, depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy when the team get your self-referral.
What supplements should you take?
Doctors advise that all pregnant people take:
- 400mg of Folic Acid until they are 12 weeks pregnant
- 10 mg of Vitamin D for their whole pregnancy.
Choosing where to give birth
Your options about where to have your baby will depend on:
- your needs
- any risks that need to be managed so you can have your baby safely
- what you want your birth to be like
If you have a medical condition, the team may recommend that you have your baby in hospital where specialists are available.
Wherever you choose, the place should feel right for you.
You can change your mind at any point in your pregnancy and can discuss your preferences with your midwife or obstetrician.
You can find a full list of where you can have your baby on the NHS website.
If you wish to give birth at Queen’s Hospital, you can find out more about what your experience will be like on their website.
Antenatal classes
There are free classes available in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Romanian and Albanian. These classes are run with an interpreter.
FREE Baby Buddy App
Download the free Baby Buddy 2.0 app, which features helpful information from each of the maternity units across North East London, including Queen’s Hospital.
Baby feeding
Good nutrition is important for babies and children. Correct feeding in the first 3 years of life can even reduce the risk of disease and illnesses.
There is lots of support in Havering to help you to find the right way to feed your baby.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
Breastfeeding Drop-in Session
Whether you are expecting your first baby or adjusting to new feeding challenges, havering is here for you—with welcoming, expert-led infant feeding support tailored to every stage of your journey....
Breastfeeding Drop-in Session
Whether you are expecting your first baby or adjusting to new feeding challenges, havering is here for you—with welcoming, expert-led infant feeding support tailored to every stage of your journey....
LatchOn Breastfeeding Drop-in Session
Whether you are expecting your first baby or adjusting to new feeding challenges, havering is here for you—with welcoming, expert-led infant feeding support tailored to every stage of your journey....
Related Services
Related services
Baby Buddy app
Baby Buddy is now part of Babyzone, having originally launched in 2014 through the charity Best Beginnings. Baby Buddy will continue to be free to download, free from ads, and endorsed by all key organisations. Rest assured, we’re not changing how we collect or use data. Baby Buddy is your go-to resource for mums, dads, and co-parents, including parents from the LGBTQ+ community.
NELFT Havering Health Visiting Service
The health visiting service provides a public health service to children, young people and their families with a focus on early intervention and prevention, as well as promoting physical and social wellbeing. We work with local communities, the whole family, and individual children in different settings e.g. homes, children's centres, schools and GP surgeries.
