Support during pregnancy
We provide care and support throughout your pregnancy.
If you think you are pregnant, please contact the practice so we can arrange your first appointment.
Contact your midwife
The Community Midwifery Team provides care during pregnancy and after birth.
They are based at London Road Community Hospital.
To book your first appointment:
👉 Call the practice on 01332 737777
(Your first appointment is usually at 8–10 weeks)
You can also contact the midwifery team directly:
Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 10:00am
Phone: 01332 254714
When to seek urgent help
Seek urgent medical advice if you experience:
- Bleeding
- Severe abdominal pain
- Reduced movements (later in pregnancy)
- Severe headaches or swelling
- Any concerns about your pregnancy
- Call your maternity triage team
- Call NHS 111
- Call 999 in an emergency
Early Pregnancy and urgent assessment (GAU/EPU)
The Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU) at Royal Derby Hospital provides urgent assessment for:
- Pain or bleeding in early pregnancy
- Suspected miscarriage
- Gynaecological concerns such as abnormal bleeding
This includes the Early Pregnancy Assessment service.
Location
Maternity and Gynaecology
Level 2, Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 8NE
- Nearest entrance: 21
- Nearest car park: 6
Contact
- Telephone: 01332 340131 (switchboard)
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:30pm
- Weekends and Bank Holidays: 9:00am – 4:30pm
👉 Referrals are usually made by GPs, midwives or other healthcare professionals.
If you are unsure what to do, contact NHS 111 or the practice.
Local maternity services
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB)
Provides full maternity care including:
- Antenatal care
- Labour and birth
- Postnatal care
👉 https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/maternity/
Mental health support during pregnancy
Connected Perinatal Support
Connected Perinatal Support provides specialist support for parents during pregnancy and after birth.
They offer:
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Peer support groups
• Help with anxiety, low mood and adjustment to parenthood
👉 https://www.connectedperinatalsupport.org/
Additional support
Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Website
Tommy’sStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website
Start for lifeBaby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App StoreMAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
Phone
07427 851670
Website
MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.ukNHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
Website
NHS: PregnancyNHS Abortion
This guide includes all you need to know about abortions, how to arrange an abortion, what happens and the risks.
Website
NHS: AbortionMaternity Action
Maternity Action is the UK’s leading charity committed to ending inequality and improving the health and well-being of pregnant women, partners and young children.
Phone
0808 800 0041
Website
www.maternityaction.org.ukUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton
On average, they welcome around 25 new babies into the world every day at the maternity units.
Website
www.uhdb.nhs.ukAssociation for Post-Natal Illness
Postnatally depressed women may feel unable to go out of their house, and meeting people may cause them a great deal of stress, therefore contact made on the phone or by email can be ideal.
Phone
0207 386 0868
Website
apni.org
Email
info@apni.orgDerby and District NCT
NCT Derby and District branch is your local parent support network, helping you become the parent you want to be. The branch is led by volunteers and offers local parents and parents-to-be invaluable support, services and NCT events.
Website
www.nct.org.uk
Email
DerbyAndDistrict@nct.org.uk