From thinking about having a baby to being pregnant, there are lots of services in Solihull to support you with your health and answer any queries you may have.

Planning your healthy pregnancy

Improve your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy by taking a folic acid supplement, stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, knowing which medicines you can take, and keeping up with the NHS vaccination schedule.

Let us know you’re pregnant

Self-refer your pregnancy or your loved one’s pregnancy to the Birmingham and Solihull United Maternity and Newborn Partnership (BUMP) to access the right local care from day one.

Avoid drinking alcohol during pregnancy

When pregnant, alcohol passes from your blood through the placenta to your baby which can cause serious life-long conditions called Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) with the more you drink, the greater the risk.

Maternity care during pregnancy

NHS midwives provide advice, answer questions, and offer support to pregnant women in Birmingham and Solihull as part of the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS)

Preparing for your baby’s birth

Information and advice on getting ready for giving birth, symptoms of pregnancy such as vomiting and morning sickness, the challenges ahead, and getting support.

Healthy Start vouchers for milk, vitamins, and healthy food

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under age 4, you may be entitled to Healthy Start vouchers to help to buy milk, vitamins, and healthy food.