Pregnancy Choices

All pregnancy tests detect the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) which starts to be produced around six days after fertilisation.

If you suspect that you are pregnant, the first thing to do is carry out a pregnancy test using a sample of urine. We advise testing three weeks after unprotected sex, or if a condom has split, to gain an accurate result. Some very sensitive pregnancy tests can be used earlier, from as early as eight days after conception.

You can buy do-it-yourself pregnancy testing kits from your local supermarket or pharmacists. They can give a quick result, and you can do the test in private.

If you have a test at home it is important to go to your GP or visit us in Sexual Health Services to confirm the result.

To book an appointment with our team, you can do so online or by calling 0300 1317010 and ask for a clinic local to you.

If you are continuing with a pregnancy, call your GP to book in with your midwife. If you don’t have a GP, find a GP Surgery to register with. 

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Many people become pregnant when they weren’t expecting it, and 1 in 3 women have an abortion at some point in their lifetime.

NHS funded abortion services in Nottingham are provided by independant providers BPAS and MSI Reproductive Choices UK . Their highly trained, experienced staff will guide and support you through the process.

MSI Reproductive Choices UK

MSI Reproductive Choices UK is a leading abortion provider, who have been providing NHS services in the UK for over 40 years. With over 60 clinics across England, they provide NHS-funded abortion care – including face-to-face appointments and at-home abortion pills – and are here to support you.

For support, advice and to access treatment, you can get in touch with them anytime by:

BPAS

BPAS’ highly trained, experienced staff will guide and support you through the process.

If you’re considering abortion, request a BPAS consultation. Please note that you will need to be registered with a GP to access BPAS services.

The staff will talk to you about all your pregnancy options. If you decide not to continue with the pregnancy, they will ask questions to make sure that you are given the treatment that is safe for you.

Learn more about abortion methods:

Further information and support can be found on the British Pregnancy Advisory Service.  They offer a free confidential advice service. If you wish to discuss your options phone 03457 30 40 30 to book an appointment.

Your GP and our Sexual Health service can also be a place to find support for your choices.

If you are worried about an unplanned pregnancy and are not yet pregnant, you might need emergency contraception.