Antenatal

Antenatal/Midwife clinics are run by midwives.

If you have found out you are pregnant you first need to decide which hospital you wish to have your baby in either Frimley Park Hospital or Royal Surrey Hospital.

All mums-to-be in England are offered:

  • 2 pregnancy ultrasound scans at 8 to 14 weeks and 18 to 21 weeks
  • Antenatal screening tests to find out the chance of your baby having certain conditions, such as Down’s syndrome
  • Blood tests to check for syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B
  • Screening for sickle cell and Thalassaemia

You may also be offered antenatal classes, including breastfeeding workshops. Ask your midwife about classes in your area.

If you’re expecting your first child, you’ll have up to 10 antenatal appointments. If you have had a baby before, you’ll have around 7 appointments, but sometimes you may have more – for example, if you develop a medical condition.