Pregnant individuals will have appointments with a nurse and a doctor at the clinic during their pregnancy. There will be about 9-10 appointments with a nurse and 2 with a doctor. If necessary, the client may be referred for further examinations. Clients are offered the opportunity to undergo screening for chromosomal and structural abnormalities during their pregnancy, in accordance with the nati ...
Book an appointment at the prenatal clinic when you realise you are pregnant. Both parents are welcome at the clinic.
Pregnant women and their families are entitled to use the services provided by maternity clinics. The clinic monitors the progress of the pregnancy and the health of the baby and mother after childbirth. Maternity clinics also offer support in becoming a parent. You should make your first appointment with the clinic as soon as you know you are pregnant.
During the maternity clinic visits, the necessary examinations are carried out, the foetal heart beat is monitored and the pregnant woman’s physical and mental well-being is looked after. If problems occur during pregnancy, the doctor or nurse will refer the pregnant woman for a follow up appointment at the maternity outpatient clinic at a local hospital. It is possible for a pregnant woman to have two ultrasound screening tests during the pregnancy.
The maternity clinic aims to identify as early as possible what level of support a pregnant woman and her family require. Pregnant women and their families will be offered other support they may need, for example, social or substance abuse services.
The maternity clinic also provides guidance in applying for parental benefits, and issues the certificates needed for these. If a child is to be born outside of marriage, the father of the child can recognise his paternity during the pregnancy at the maternity clinic. The pregnant woman's spouse or other support person is always welcome to attend the clinic with her.
Government Decree on child health services, school and student healthcare and preventive oral healthcare for children and young people: Health Care Act: