Schedule of Care

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