You have missed your period and the stick reads positive…Congratulations.
Regardless of how experienced or how raw, you will still be filled with an intense mixture of emotions…excitement and joy about the life you are creating, overwhelming anxiety and worry about the months and years ahead, even maybe apprehension, uncertainty and fear.
Now is the time to contact us so together we can plan for the months ahead. We will ensure you are prepared as best as possible, both physically and emotionally. You can then happily accept the unknown and enjoy the element of surprise to come.
SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
We would first like to meet you and your partner around 8-10 weeks, earlier if you are having problems or have a history of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This appointment will last for 45-60 minutes to allow us to thoroughly assess you and plan pregnancy management based on your specific situation, as well as provide general advice regarding common issues and concerns in early pregnancy.
A full history will be taken to highlight any potential concerns for both your physical and emotional wellbeing, which may impact on you or your pregnancy. We will then perform a physical examination, which will include blood pressure, height and weight. We will also perform an ultrasound scan to ensure your pregnancy is viable and confirm your dates.
Depending on what screening tests you have already had done and on your specific circumstance we will determine what else may be necessary and when. We will also discuss screening for chromosomal abnormalities and the options of screening or diagnostic testing available to you if you choose to have this done.
