New Pregnancy Advice

As you navigate the early stages of your pregnancy, it's important to ensure you recieve the best possible care.

Here is some information to help support your health and your baby's development.

Folic Acid

It is recommended that alll pregnant women take a daily folic acid supplement (400 micrograms) until the 12th week of pregnancy.

Some women may new to take a higher dose of folic acid (5mg daily) if they have one of the following risk factors. Please reach out reception if any of the below apply to you:

  • Previous pregnancy affected by neural tube defects
  • Diabetes
  • Malabsorption syndrome/previous bowel resection
  • Epilepsy and taking anti-epileptic medication
  • Family history of neural tube defects
  • Thalassemia trait
  • Sickle cell trait

Vitamin D

  • All pregnant women should take a dailt vitamin D supplement (1000 units) to support your baby's growth and development

Smoking Cessation

Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of complications such as premature birth, low birth weight, and still birth

For support and resources to help you quit smoking, please visit the Oxfordshire Smoking Cessation Services

Support for All Choices

If you are uncertain about continuing your pregnancy, support and guidance are available:

BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service)

You can self-refer and get an appointment by calling visiting BPAS for confidential advice and support.

Visit the BPAS website

Further Resources

For more detailed and personalized information, you can visit the following resources: