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Not sure how silly this might sound but who do I inform I’m pregnant.. I’m only 4 weeks but I can only imagine it’s my GP?

Do I need to wait till I’m 8 weeks or can I phone now

First time mum if you couldn’t tell already 🤣

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I live in shire, I contacted GP prior to being 8 weeks as they then booked me in for when I was 8weeks for an appointment

Yeah, you can phone your GP now. They'll make an appointment with you're community midwife for when you're around 8 weeks. Congratulations!

Check the GP, you either call them up to get booked in or you self refer to the midwife. It should say on your GPs website but if not sure then call up reception 🙂

Congratulations. Call your GP. Your first appointment with the midwife will be around 8 weeks. But they will ask you to come and collect the "Vitamins for women" and a starter kit with some printouts introducing you to the journey.

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