Most women experience a normal pregnancy and childbirth, however it is still important that your health is checked regularly.
If you have questions, we recommend that you write them down and bring it with you to your appointment.
- Make an appointment to see your local GP
- Take a virtual tour of your hospital’s maternity suite
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- Pathology
- Rubella Immunity
- Full Blood Examination (FBE)
- Iron studies
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Syphilis
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- Blood group and Rhesus Antibodies
- Thyroid Function Test (TFT)
- Urine MC&S
- Imaging
Please see you GP to discuss obstetric ultrasounds and genetic screening options in addition to the above pathology tests
Select any of the following links to find out more.
- Baby’s development during the first trimester
- Morning sickness
- Immunisation and pregnancy
- Pregnancy and diet – Health eating, foods to avoid and extra vitamins and minerals
- Exercise and wellbeing
- Pregnancy and drugs – includes medication, smoking and alcohol. Remember to check with your doctor or pharmacist before you take any medications
- Reducing the risk of Toxoplasmosis – Toxoplasmosis is a common infection that occurs in most birds and mammals, including humans. Signes of toxoplasmosis include mild flu-like symptoms, such as high temperature, sore throat and aching muscles
- Looking after your teeth during pregnancy
If you choose not to continue with your pregnancy and want to seek surgical options, you can ask your GP for a referral to our Pregnancy Choices service.
We provide safe and non-judgmental surgical abortion up until 16 weeks gestation.
Your GP can make a referral via Healthlink