Antenatal Timeline

Question 1

When is the first appt and what does it entails?

Answer 1

Booking appt: < 10 weeks of gestation

Screening:
Blood group Abs, HIV, Syphilis, Hep B, Rhesus D status, Thalassaemias, Sickle cell
Checks
BMI
BP
Urine dip

Question 2

when is the dating scan and what does it entails?

Answer 2

Dating scan 11-14weeks
USS to determine gestation age / multiple pregnancy

Question 3

When is anomaly scan offered?

Answer 3

18-20 weeks
- USS to screen for anamolies
- Determine placental locations

Question 4

when is symphis-fundal height and foetal movement measured?

Answer 4

24 weeks

Question 5

what significant events occurs at 12 weeks of gestation?

Answer 5

• Initiate Aspirin 75-150mg for pre-eclampsia prophylaxis
• Stopping pre-conception Folic acid 400mcg / 5mg for pregnant women

Question 6

what significant events occurs at 24-28 weeks of gestation?

Answer 6

OGTT for those at risk of gestational DM

Question 7

when is anti-D prophylaxis given during antenatal

Answer 7

28 and 34 weeks gestation to those rhesus -ve

Question 8

when is preterm?

Answer 8

< 37 weeks

Question 9

when is term?

Answer 9

• > 37 weeks

Question 10

what vaccinations and when are they offered to pregnant women?

Answer 10

Whooping cough: from 16 weeks
RSV: from 28 weeks
Flu: every flu season