Antenatal care

Routine antenatal care will normally involve about 10 appointments which each appointment normally lasting about 15mins.

At 12+ weeks it is possible to listen to the fetal heartbeat by doptone. From of the second trimester of the pregnancy the fetal growth and position will be monitored closely. During every consultation there is time to discuss possible discomfort/ailment due to the pregnancy and your overall experience of the pregnancy.

Of course there will also be time to answer all questions you may have. Around the 35th week of the pregnancy a double consultation will be planned to discuss you wishes concerning the delivery and we make a birthplan together. If necessary we will perform additional tests (i.e. bloodiest, ultrasound, etc) or refer you, in case of complications, to an obstetrician. If you desire to discuss your birthplace earlier, this will always be possible.

If necessary we will perform additional tests, e.g. blood tests, ultrasound scans or a referral to a specialist if needed.

Week	Appointment	Content of appointment	Duration
>6	Echo	Early scan (upon request) Scans in the first trimester can be internal This scan is optional and not covered by health insurance	15 mins
7-9	Midwife	Introduction of our care Screening for risk factor First trimester blood test Counseling prenatal screening Lifestyle information Information about” kraamzorg” Measuring blood pressure	45 mins
±10-11	Echo	Dating scan	15 mins
11+	NIPT	Blood test for prenatal screening This is optional, during the initial consultation we will give you all information you need to make a decision in this matter	15 mins
16	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Discuss results scans and blood test Monitoring baby’s growth	15 mins
14-16	Echo	Gender scan & early screening scan. This scan is optional and not covered by health insurance	30mins
18-22	Echo	Anomaly scan “20 week scan” If necessary this will take place in hospital	45mins
24	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth Glucose Test if required	15 mins
26-28	Echo	3/4D HD Live scan Unique glimpse of your unborn baby! All pictures will be put on a USB to take home. This scan is optional and not covered by health insurance	45mins
28	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth blood test for RAL c of D if required	15 mins
31	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth Iron deficiency check Growth scan if required anti-D treatment ir required	15 mins
34/35	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth Birthplan	30 mins
36/37	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth Scan to check position of the baby (if required)	15 mins
38	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth	15 mins
39	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth	15 mins
40	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth Discuss becoming overdue and if requested internal exam	15 mins
41+	Midwife	Measuring blood pressure Monitoring baby’s growth Membrane sweep if requested	15 mins