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First visit

 

• Full Blood Count (FBC), Blood Group and Antibodies , Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, Rubella and HIV) as currently recommended.

• Thyroid function testing, Ferritin ( blood iron level), Vitamin D, Varicella Immunity( Chicken Pox), Parvo Virus ( Slapped Cheek)

• Midstream urine collection (to check for infection)

• Pap smear (if not performed within last 2 years)

• Dating ultrasound scan 

 

20-22 weeks

 

Anatomy ultrasound scan of the baby to check its growth, to look for any abnormalities of its development and identify the placental position.

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26-28 weeks

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• Gestational diabetes screening

• FBC

• Blood Group antibodies

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36 weeks 

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• FBC, Blood Group antibodies

• Screening for “Group B Strep” by vaginal swab

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Other investigations/interventions

 

• Down’s syndrome screening is offered to all women.. This will be discussed with you further at your initial consultation.

• Anti D immunoglobulin injection at 26 weeks and 34 weeks for women with a negative blood group Women . 

• Other tests are performed according to your individual circumstance