Gestational Age
Appointment Type
Aim of Appointment and Proposed Antenatal Care Investigations
8-10 weeks
Dating scan
NIPT test
Nutrition and exercise advice
Review of current medication
Assessment of thrombosis risk
CMV infection prevention advice and CMV screening*
Non Invasive Prenatal Testing/ Harmony test*
Viability scan*
11-13 weeks
First trimester screening
Nuchal scan*
Booking bloods*
Booking appointment (early pregnancy package)
Assessment of risk for preeclampsia and indication for aspirin
16 weeks
Antenatal visit
Early anatomy scan
Routine antenatal review
20 weeks
Antenatal visit
Anomaly scan
Routine antenatal review, Booking appointment (20w package)
Anatomy scan*
Transvaginal scan of the cervix as a screening for preterm birth
24 weeks
Antenatal visit
Routine antenatal review
Mini wellbeing scan
28 weeks
Antenatal visit
Growth scan
Routine antenatal review, Booking appointment (28w package)
Assessment of thrombosis risk
Discussion of birth plan and mode of delivery
Fetal growth and wellbeing scan
Antenatal bloods*, Antibody screening*, Anti-D Prophylaxis *
Diabetes screening: Mini GTT or full GTT* (WWC or KW)
Vaccinations: Whooping cough and Flu*
31-32 weeks
Antenatal visit
Growth scan
Routine antenatal review
Fetal growth and wellbeing scan, 3D-scan
Antenatal classes, Hypnobirthing classes*
34 weeks
Antenatal visit
Routine antenatal review, Booking appointment (34w package)
Mini wellbeing scan
36 weeks
Antenatal visit
Growth scan
Routine antenatal review, Booking appointment (delivery only package)
Fetal growth and wellbeing scan
Discussion of time and mode of delivery
Caesarean section information and consent
Vaginal Swab for GBS (Streptococcus B)
Antenatal bloods for anaemia screening*
38 weeks
Antenatal visit
Routine antenatal review
Mini wellbeing scan
40 weeks
Antenatal visit
Post-dates scan
Optional vaginal sweep, induction of labour
Mini wellbeing scan
41 weeks
Antenatal visit
Post-dates scan
Optional vaginal sweep, induction of labour
Mini wellbeing scan
6 weeks after delivery
Postnatal review
Contraception advice
Exercise guidance, physiotherapy recommendation
Discussion and advice for subsequent pregnancies
Inspection of perineal sutures, CS scar, recovery of the uterus
Medication review
Blood test if indicated*
Smear test if last one not within 3 years prior pregnancy
* Service, which is not included in the consultant led maternity package and is a subject to an additional charge
All appointments are held in the Women’s Wellness Centre and include blood pressure measurement and an urine test