Check firstCheck with your care teamTest or decision

First prenatal appointment and pregnancy confirmation

The first contact should establish medicines, medical and pregnancy history, current symptoms, support needs and the local plan for examinations, tests and scans.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Bring the first day of the last period if known, any clinician-given due date, medicine and supplement names, previous records and questions. Seek earlier care for warning symptoms rather than waiting for the booking visit.

What changes the answer

  • Whether this is screening, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment or birth planning
  • Pregnancy week, previous results and what the result could change
  • Benefits, limits, alternatives, follow-up and the time available to decide

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.