As Soon As You’re Pregnant

Co – designed with midwife services in Greater Manchester, the primary aim of the campaign is to encourage pregnant people to book in with a midwife as soon as they are pregnant, ideally before 10 weeks.  By doing so screening tests for sickle cell and thalassaemia can be carried out with  adequate time for further testing if needed and to make decisions about any ongoing care.  Attending a booking appointment before 10 weeks also gives pregnant people the opportunity to find out more about vaccinations recommended  in pregnancy and other key early pregnancy advice on eating, smoking, drinking, plus plenty more.