Self-Referral Service
If you are more than six weeks pregnant you can now book your maternity care directly with Ashford and St Peter’s maternity services by completing our Maternity Self Referral Form.
Your Pregnancy
We want you to enjoy your pregnancy and feel prepared to become a parent. Amongst the huge number of pregnancy resources available we recommend some to get you started.
Options for Birth
All women, including first time mothers, are entitled to choose the place that their baby is born. Most women can leave the final decision until the last few weeks of pregnancy.
Early Pregnancy Unit
You may been advised to attend our Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) because there is a possibility a problem may have arisen during the early stages of your pregnancy.
Resources
We have an extensive range of information leaflets, our YouTube Channel, recommended websites and advice on common concerns.
Baby Buddy 2.0 App
Baby Buddy is the go-to pregnancy and parenting app for new parents in Surrey. Daily tips, videos and tools to help you manage. Free to download from your app store.
CQC Report
In January 2023, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were visited by the CQC (Care Quality Commission), who carried out an unannounced focused inspection at St Peter’s Hospital as part of the national maternity inspection programme.
Join the Team
We support just over 3000 births a year and care for families with a variety of needs. We have several continuity teams established including the Complex Care and Geographical team to meet the individual needs of women and their families. Visit our website to find out more about Maternity careers.
Maternity and NICU News
In this section, you can read recent news articles about the maternity department and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
