Antenatal timeline

Appointment ScheduleWho will you be seeingWhat will be discussed/performed
5-7 weeksInitial booking phone callFees, hospital booking, forms to be completed, referral
7+ weeksPhone call from TristenDiscussion; hospital paperwork / genetic screening / down syndrome screening / pathology / completed forms / questions?
8 – 10 weeksFirst antenatal visit (Dr Jonathan Nettle)Ultrasound to confirm dates, detailed history and examination Discussion of:
• Diet
• Screening tests available for Down syndrome
• Genetic carrier screening
• Management of specific medical conditions where indicated
10+ weeksTristen (Midwife)Scan and screening bloods / routine bloods
13 weeksWUME/Jonathan13 week scan / routine visit
16 weeksTristenNutrition / exercise / weight gain /
common discomforts in pregnancy
20 weeksWUME/Jonathan20 week scan (detailed anatomy /
morphology scan), placental position
24 weeksJonathanRoutine antenatal check up
28 weeksTristenReminder: whooping cough vaccination with GP this week
32 weeksJonathanRoutine antenatal check up
34 weeksWUME/JonathanGrowth scan / general check up
36 weeksJonathanBlood test / swab (screening for Group B Streptococcus)
37-40 weeksJonathanWeekly visits
41 weeksTristen/JonathanCTG / general check up / plan induction date

Delivery and post delivery

Appointment ScheduleWhat will be discussed/performed
DeliveryManagement of delivery
Vitamin K and hepatitis B vaccination for baby
Post partum (in hospital)Post Natal visits from Obstetrician daily and Tristen on Thursdays Physio and breastfeeding services available in hospital Paediatrician review of baby
Post Delivery2 weeks after birth: Phone call from Tristen Six week maternal check up with Jonathan Discuss delivery Contraception and future pregnancy planning Pap smear Six week baby check with GP/Paediatrician Earlier post-delivery review is available at any time in the rooms.

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