Who can I talk to about being pregnant?

See a GP or midwife as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. It’s important to see a midwife or GP as early as possible to get the pregnancy (antenatal) care and information you need to have a healthy pregnancy.

How do I register my pregnancy in South Africa?

Please call the Pregnancy SA Referral Line on 1300 368 820. Country residents – please call your local GP or health service.

Can I call midwife at any time?

When can I call my midwife? You should be able to call a midwife 24 hours a day. Your midwife will give you the contact details. It may not be a midwife you know, but there will always be someone on call.

When do you call 111 when pregnant?

Although bleeding in pregnancy can be very frightening for women, it is fairly common. It doesn’t always mean that there is a problem. If you are under 20 weeks pregnant and experiencing vaginal bleeding please contact your GP (in working hours) or call NHS 111 out of hours.

Is 19 a bad age to have a baby?

Waiting to start a family is possible, although it can make it a little harder to get pregnant. Fertility naturally declines with age, and having a baby later in life can increase the risk for pregnancy complications. That said, there’s no “best age” to get pregnant.

What happens on your first antenatal appointment?

Tests at your first appointment measure your height and weight, and work out your body mass index (BMI) measure your blood pressure and test your urine for signs of pre-eclampsia. take a blood test to see if you have HIV, syphilis or hepatitis B.

How do I book my pregnancy?

You can book an appointment with your GP or directly with your midwife as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. Your GP surgery or a children’s centre can put you in touch with your nearest midwifery service. You can find your nearest children’s centre through your local council.

When should I ring my midwife when pregnant?

See a midwife or GP as soon as you find out you’re pregnant. This is so they can book your pregnancy (antenatal) care and make sure you get all the information and support you need to have a healthy pregnancy. Your first appointment with a midwife should happen before you’re 10 weeks pregnant.

Does the “pregnancy line” ever go away?

Unfortunately, you cannot make the line disappear while you are pregnant either. You just need to wait for it to go away on its own. The dark line will gradually fade after you give birth, but in all probability, it will not disappear completely.

Does two lines mean that you are pregnant?

Usually two lines means a test positive for pregnancy, a single line means a negative results of invalid test. Three lines likely means an invalid result and you may wish to repeat the test.

Does a line on your stomach mean you are pregnant?

It’s totally normal to develop a dark line on your stomach, also known as linea nigra, during pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know about this common condition. Linea nigra is a dark line stretching from the top of the pubic hair to the belly button, although it sometimes extends to the breast.

Does the pregnancy stomach line ever go away?

It usually starts to fade shortly after the birth of the baby-most likely within a few months. If you’re breastfeeding, it could take longer since your body is still producing more hormones. As hormones level out, the linea nigra will fade in most women. Though, if you get pregnant again later, it will probably come back .