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Self-refer your pregnancy to Dorset Maternity Services

If you have changed your name or address and not informed your GP then please do not make a referral using this method until the GP has updated their system, please note you will also need your NHS Number.
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Dorset Maternity Services is an NHS service providing a single point of access for all maternity referrals in the Dorset (including West Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch). The aim is to make sure you have access to the right care from day one. Dorset Maternity Services will triage your referral based on the information you provide and the hospital will contact you to start your antenatal care. In the meantime if you are worried about your pregnancy, please tell your GP straight away.

Click here to inform the NHS of your pregnancy. It's quick and easy and just takes a couple of minutes.

You can refer yourself to Dorset maternity services by completing this self-referral form. If you don’t wish to have your baby at a Dorset hospital, please directly contact the hospital you wish to birth at. You may still receive some of your care from Dorset midwives. If you are considering a homebirth, please complete the self-referral form. You will then receive a booking appointment, which will happen when you’re around 8 - 12 weeks pregnant, or as soon as possible if you believe that your pregnancy is further along. There is no need to see your GP unless you have existing health problems. If you do have any existing health problems, it’s a good idea to see your GP when you find out that you’re pregnant, so that they can review any medication you’re taking and see if you need any additional care. University Hospital Dorset: Babies due in April 2025 could be born at the new BEACH building at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

You can also use this to refer a pregnancy on behalf of a woman.