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For women and families

We want our expectant mothers to feel supported throughout their pregnancy and through the months to follow. We concentrate on making the whole experience as stress-free as we can.

Please use the pages in this section to find out what to expect during your pregnancy and birth, answers to some commonly asked questions, details of antenatal classes and pain relief sessions and how to find us.

Please use the links on this page to find out what to expect during your pregnancy, labour and after your baby is born.

Your pregnancy

• Choosing Barts and The London Maternity Service 
• Your antenatal care 
• Antenatal classes
• Home birth and other options
• Ultrasound scans 
• Down's syndrome screening 
• Blood tests 
• Our support services

Your labour

• Signs of labour
• What to bring to hospital
• Who can be with you during labour
• Pain relief options  
• Complementary therapies
• Caesarean section  

Care after your baby is born

Care after you go home

Newborn screening