Maternity care in the United Kingdom is primarily provided through the NHS and is widely regarded as comprehensive and high quality, which is reassuring for expats. For expats who have access to the NHS, maternity care is free at the point of use, including antenatal appointments, scans, labour and delivery, and postnatal care. Expats in the UK are usually referred to a midwife early in pregnancy, either through their GP or by self-referral to a local maternity service. Care is typically led by midwives, with doctors involved if complications arise. Expats in the UK can give birth in NHS hospitals, midwife-led units, or at home, depending on medical needs and local availability. After birth, postnatal support includes home visits and follow-up checks. Some expats choose private maternity care for additional choice or continuity, but NHS maternity services meet the needs of most expats planning to have children in the UK.