preparing for my baby

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Pregnancy
If you decide to continue with your pregnancy your midwife will usually suggest that you are tested for any Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) as some can harm you and your baby if left untreated. If you are worried you have an STI you can also go along to a sexual health clinic for a check-up. This is a free service and the staff are friendly and won’t judge you. You can take someone along with you for support and you don’t always need an appointment although walk-in clinics can get very busy so it is best to arrive early if you can.

Axe Street, Children & Families
Barking, Essex, IG11 7LZ
Young People’s Clinic (for under 25’s only)
Mondays from 4.30pm
Tel: 0208 522 9687

Sydenham Centre
Upney Lane, Barking Essex, IG11 9LX
Tel: 0208 924 6400
Walk-in clinic Monday from 1pm
Walk-in Clinic Tuesday from 1pm
Walk-in Clinic Wednesdays from 1pm

Walk-in clinics can get extremely busy so it is best to arrive early if you can.

Chlamydia screening is available at most YPF sites, most GPs and pharmacies. To find out where you can access all sexual health services visit www.youngpeoplefriendly.co.uk/service-map or to order a home test kit for Chlamydia visit http://freetest.tht.org.uk/

If you would like more support and advice, a contraception support worker from YPP can help you arrange an appointment and even go along with you for moral support. Call 020 8911 9268 or call or text 07738 640 885.