![]() This might change as your pregnancy progresses. Your doctor or midwife will give you a plan of appointments at your first pregnancy visit. This is so you can get support if you need it. In fact, most public hospital antenatal services ask you about family violence during pregnancy. If you’re worried about becoming a parent or there are problems in your relationship, including family violence, it’s a good idea for you to talk about this too. If your doctor or midwife doesn’t talk about something you want to know, it’s OK for you to ask questions and get information.Īnd if you think of any questions in between appointments, it helps to write them down so you can remember to ask your midwife or doctor at your next visit. your plans for breastfeeding or formula-feeding your baby and give you information about this choice.your plans for taking your baby home (if you’re giving birth in a hospital or birth centre).complications or problems – for example, premature birth.labour signs, labour pain, and your preferences for labour and giving birth.your baby’s movements, growth, position and heart.your emotions, including whether you have any concerns about your safety.recommend antenatal classes so you can learn about things like labour, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting.įurther into your pregnancy, your doctor or midwife might talk to you about or check:.ask about your work and home environment and your family situation and support.ask about your lifestyle and help you get support for lifestyle changes like quitting smoking or giving up alcohol or other drugs.talk about healthy eating and also foods that aren’t recommended in pregnancy.recommend blood tests, screening tests and other tests and talk about test results.measure your tummy and listen to your baby’s heart beat.weight and how you can achieve healthy weight gain.cervical screening test history, and book you in for a screening test very early in pregnancy if you need it.medicines, including prescription, herbal and over-the-counter medicines.emotions, mood and mental health, and screen you for anxiety and depression. ![]()
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