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International students

Finding out you're pregnant can be an exciting time but it can also be daunting and you may have lots of questions about what to do next and what to expect.    ​

If you have paid the Immigration Health Charge with your application for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, you are entitled to free NHS care from the date the Residence Permit or entry is issued. 

Accessing healthcare

All pregnant women are entitled to healthcare during their pregnancy.  Whether or not you will have to pay for your care depends on your nationality, immigration and residence status at the time you receive that care.

Who provides healthcare

Registering with a GP

Further information and contact details

Accessing healthcare with a student visa

How to prove entitlement 

Healthcare for your baby

Register with a GP (doctor) as soon as possible.

Pregnancy

If you have a visa and have paid the Immigration Health Charge, you will not have to pay for your care.  Pregnancy does not affect your visa status.  You must follow visa requirements but you do not need to leave the UK.

If you think you might be pregnant

Your first appointment

When do you need appointments

If you are pregnant

Who will provide care during pregnancy

Healthy Start - Vitamins, food and milk

Register your pregnancy as soon as possible.

Further information

More information about care during your pregnancy can be found from the homepage.

Screenshot of the Better birth Lincolnshire website homepage

Mental health

Contraception

Prescriptions and dental care

Give your feedback

The Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership would love to hear your feedback about Lincolnshire maternity and neonatal services.  You can also volunteer and help shape services for future families.

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