Pregnancy brings many questions, and each stage brings new ones. Keeping a running list — on paper or on your phone — helps you make the most of every antenatal visit. These suggestions are a starting point; your own circumstances may raise others.
Early pregnancy
- How often will I need antenatal check-ups?
- Which blood tests and investigations are recommended, and why?
- Which supplements should I take, and for how long?
- Are my current medicines safe to continue?
- What foods, activities or habits should I avoid?
Mid to late pregnancy
- How should I monitor my baby’s movements?
- Which warning signs mean I should come to hospital straight away?
- What are the options for delivery in my case, and what might make a caesarean necessary?
- Where should I have any recommended scans done? (Obstetric sonography is not offered at City Care Hospital.)
- What happens if I need emergency care or blood during delivery? (The hospital has no on-site blood bank or ambulance — ask your doctor about arrangements.)
Preparing for delivery
- When should I come to the hospital once labour begins?
- What should I bring for myself and the baby?
- What pain-relief options might be available?
After birth — postnatal care
- How should I care for stitches or a caesarean wound?
- What is normal bleeding after birth, and what is not?
- Who can help with breastfeeding difficulties?
- When should I return for a postnatal check-up?
- When is it safe to resume exercise, and what are my family-planning options?
Low mood, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed after birth are common — and worth talking about.
Seek help urgently if…
During pregnancy: bleeding, leaking fluid, severe abdominal pain, severe headache, blurred vision, fits, high fever or reduced baby movements. After birth: heavy bleeding, fever, severe pain, leg swelling, chest pain or breathlessness, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. Dial 108 in an emergency.
Need to speak to a doctor? Call City Care Hospital on 9623473345 to enquire about an appointment. In an emergency, dial 108 or 112.