Ultrasound – which can look for a number of problems in your baby like spina bifida, heart and limb defects and to check your due date. Your GP can also do or organise the following tests:Ĭervical Screening Test - if you are due, this can be done safely in pregnancy. Vitamin D (deficiency that can occur from lack of exposure to sunlight) your risk for having a baby with Down syndrome and other genetic disordersįor women who are at risk a blood test is also offered to check for:.Thalassaemia (an inherited disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin).sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and HIV (this test is offered with pre and post-test counselling).whether you have been exposed to hepatitis (a disease of the liver).Your GP can order blood tests to check the following: talk with you about your pregnancy care options.make sure any medications you are taking are safe in pregnancy, including any natural or alternative medicines.help you to give up smoking and discuss alcohol and drug issues if necessary.discuss and organise early tests and ultrasounds.talk with you about any concerns you might have about your pregnancy or general health.Your local doctor (GP) can do early routine visits and organise your first tests and investigations.
There are many reasons for this, you may feel more comfortable seeing your own doctor to begin with, you may want your doctor to advise you about your maternity care options, it might be more affordable to see your GP in the first instance or it may be a number of weeks before you can get an appointment with your preferred provider or carer. Whether you are a private or a public patient you may wish to have your first pregnancy appointment with your local GP.
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