Pregnancy care checklist

We are often asked about ‘what happens when’ with pregnancy care. With that question on mind I have put together the table below as a guide.

8 Weeks First visit with me for most patients
I will give you a referral for routine pregnancy tests, NIPT Screening (if requested) and booking information for a hospital.
8-12 Weeks Routine blood tests done
NIPT Screening for Down Syndrome done (done at 10 weeks on)
Book into hospital
19-20 Weeks Baby’s morphology ultrasound scan
20 Weeks Pregnancy management fee paid
26-28 Weeks Routine pregnancy tests including for diabetes
28-32 Weeks Best time for whooping cough vaccination done through your GP
39 Weeks Internal examination to check if your cervix is getting ready.
Discussion about how long to go overdue
6 Weeks After Delivery Postnatal check

 

Pregnancy Care Checklist - Making AppointmentsAntenatal visit frequency

We are also asked about the frequency of antenatal visits. In the table below is summarised the usual frequency of visits. There will be variations if there are pregnancy complications that warrant more frequent visits throughout the pregnancy. As well an extra visit may be needed if there is a pregnancy development or concern between routine visits (such as bleeding).

8-26 Weeks Usually each 5 weeks
26-33 Weeks Usually each 3-4 weeks
33-36 Weeks Usually each 2 weeks
36 Weeks to Delivery Each week

antenatal visits

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  • Monday all day 9.00am to 4.30pm
  • Tuesday all day 9.00am to 4.30pm
  • Wednesday all day 9.00am to 4.30pm
  • Thursday morning 9.00am to 12.30pm
  • Thursday alternate afternoons 2.00pm to 4.30pm
  • Friday alternate mornings 9.00am to 1.00pm
  • Friday afternoon 2.00pm to 4.30pm
  • Saturday mornings 9.30am to 12.00 midday*

*Saturday morning appointments are not available for initial antenatal visit.