Your morning sickness should be easing and your energy levels improving, your baby bump is taking shape but you are not too big and uncomfortable yet. You have probably told your family and friends, you may have even felt your baby move…it’s real, it’s exciting.
Now is the time for you to focus on yourself, eating well, sleeping well, spending time with your partner.
SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Our goal is to guide you safely through the next few months, identifying and addressing any areas of concern and discussing any issues you or your partner may have. Each of your visits we will examine you, performing a blood pressure, abdominal examination and assess your baby’s heart beat.
At your 14 week visit
We will discuss the results of your investigations including your screening for chromosomal abnormality’s and plan any follow-up that may be required.
We will provide you with an ultrasound request for your 18-20 week morphology ultrasound. This is a detailed look at how your baby is forming as well as where your placenta is located. You may also be able to find out your baby’s gender if you wish.
You will have a maternity admission pack for your chosen hospital. These forms need to be returned to our office or the hospital by your 20-week visit.
You will also be given details regarding antenatal classes, make sure you book early to avoid missing out.
At your 20 week visit
We will discuss the results of your morphology scan and decided if any further assessment is required as a result.
We will ask about baby movements, check your abdomen to estimate how the baby is growing and do a fetal heart as well as checking your blood pressure.
At this time your hospital admission forms need to be submitted.
At your 24 week visit
In addition to your routine examination, we’ll give you a form to test for anaemia, diabetes and if you are a negative blood group antibodies in your blood. If you are considered at high risk for diabetes and had an early glucose tolerance test which was normal, you will still require a repeat test to ensure no abnormality has developed. These blood tests should be done between 24-28 weeks. Other investigations may be necessary based on your individual situation.
At your 28 week visit
In additional to your routine examination we will discuss the results of your blood tests.
If you are found to have gestational diabetic we will explain the implications of this for you, your pregnancy and your fetus. We will discuss further monitoring that will be required and management strategies to ensure your best outcome.
If you are found to be anaemic, depending on the cause further recommendations will be made .
If you are a negative blood group you will have anti-D prophylaxis at this visit.
