Being pregnant raises lots of questions, especially for first time mums. You may be wondering which vitamins you need to take, or if you’ll have any cravings.

These questions are perfectly normal – especially when your body is going through so many changes. Hopefully, our top pregnancy FAQs below will answer some of your questions!

For information about pregnancy and related questions, the NHS.uk website has accurate and up to date information you can trust. If you are unable to find an answer to your question, speak to a midwife.

If you are less than 16 weeks pregnant, please contact your GP or attend your local Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.

If you have URGENT clinical concerns including reduced fetal movements, pain or bleeding please contact Maternity Triage on 01892 633500. This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you need assistance with routine appointments such as scans, antenatal clinic (ANC) appointments or community midwife queries please contact the numbers below from Monday to Friday, 9am -4pm:

Scan Appointments at Tunbridge Wells Hospital: 01892 633043
Antenatal Clinic Appointments at Tunbridge Wells Hospital: 01892 638035

Scan Appointments at Maidstone Hospital: 01622 224241
Antenatal Clinic Appointments at Maidstone Hospital: 01622 228223

Community Midwife and non-clinical queries: Midwifery Liaison Office 01892 638158/633488 Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4pm

Birth partners

The NHS website has advice for parents-to-be and birth partners.