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 |