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Pregnancy checkups, screenings and scans

Antenatal care during your pregnancy

Antenatal care is the check-ups you have during your pregnancy to monitor the health of you and your baby. Learn about what antenatal care involves.

Your first antenatal visit

If you are pregnant, find out when to have your first antenatal care visit and what will happen at the appointment with your doctor or midwife.

Routine antenatal tests

During pregnancy, you'll be offered various blood tests and ultrasound scans. Find out what each test can tell you about you and your baby's health.

Checkups, scans and tests during pregnancy

Handy infographic that shows what you can expect and what you might be offered at each antenatal appointment during your pregnancy.

Blood tests during pregnancy

Blood tests are offered during your pregnancy to assess the health of you and your baby. Find out about these tests and when you'll be offered them.

Ultrasound scans during pregnancy

Ultrasound scans help monitor your baby's health throughout your pregnancy. Find out when and why you might have ultrasound scans during pregnancy.

Cervical screening during pregnancy

Cervical screening can be performed at any time, including during pregnancy. Regular cervical screening can protect you against cervical cancer.

Prenatal screening and testing

Prenatal testing is available to check the health of your baby. It is your choice if you decide to have these tests and you should discuss your option...

Dating scan

If you are pregnant you can have a dating scan. During a dating ultrasound, a sonographer measures your baby to work out your estimated due date.

Morphology scan

You will be offered a morphology scan at week 18 to 22 of pregnancy. Learn what a morphology scan can tell you and how this ultrasound test is done.

Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling can be helpful for some people when planning or during pregnancy. Find out about genetic counselling and what to expect.

Neural tube defects

Neural tube defect affects less than 1 in 1000 pregnancies. Learn about factors that increase your baby's risk, and what you can do to reduce risk.

Questions to ask your doctor about tests and scans

Questions to ask your doctor about the tests and scans you will be offered during your pregnancy.

6-week postnatal check

The 6-week postnatal check is an important opportunity to check your mental and physical wellbeing and recovery after pregnancy and baby's birth.

About my health record

My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store your health information, such as scripts and vaccinations.

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