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Self-refer your pregnancy to Harrogate

If you have changed your name or address and not informed your GP then please do not make a referral using this method until the GP has updated their system, please note you will also need your NHS Number.
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Harrogate is an NHS service providing a single point of access for all maternity referrals in the Anyone wishing to give birth at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation NHS Trust (or homebirth in our district) OR have antenatal/ postnatal care and at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.. The aim is to make sure you have access to the right care from day one. Harrogate will triage your referral based on the information you provide and the hospital will contact you to start your antenatal care. In the meantime if you are worried about your pregnancy, please tell your GP straight away.

Click here to inform the NHS of your pregnancy. It's quick and easy and just takes a couple of minutes.

If you are pregnant and are considering giving birth at Harrogate, please get in touch as soon as possible so that we can start planning your care together. You may also complete this from at any stage in pregnancy if you wish to transfer your care to Harrogate from another maternity care provider. You can also complete this form to refer a pregnancy on behalf of a woman. Our aim is make sure you have access to the right care from day one. Harrogate will triage your referral based on the information you provide and the hospital will contact you in the next few weeks to start your antenatal care. In the meantime if you are worried about your pregnancy, please tell your GP straight away. Some people need to take an increased dose of folic acid in the first 12 weeks for pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida, please read the information on the link below. If you feel you meet the criteria to take an increased 5mg folic acid dose please contact your GP surgery, inform them you are pregnant and that you meet the criteria for an increased folic acid dose and ask for a prescription. https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vitamins-supplements-and-nutrition/ If you have a history of: Ectopic or molar pregnancy, 3 recurrent miscarriage, history of a late miscarriage or pregnant with an intrauterine device in place still please indicate in the free text of the medical history. We strongly advise that you to read information about screening tests that will be offered to you in early pregnancy to help you make informed decisions. You can find this link at: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/services/maternity-services/ The information is also available in different languages. Click the button below to start your referral, it should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. If you have any difficulties in completing this form please contact the Antenatal Clinic on 01423 553010 (Monday- Friday 9-5pm).

You can also use this to refer a pregnancy on behalf of a woman.