Antenatal Care

Antenatal care is an ongoing process of pregnancy care to ensure you and your baby remain healthy throughout your pregnancy. Dr Hassim provides regular check-ins, updates and tips throughout this period and will be your first point of contact for any questions or concerns.

Your first visit

You can schedule your first antenatal appointment with Dr Hassim once your pregnancy is confirmed. During the first visit, she will talk to you about health concerns, tips and what to expect throughout your antenatal care experience.

She will also take you through the following:

• Your baby's expected date
• How you would like to deliver
• Perform scans to monitor your baby's health
• Address any concerns you may have

Antenatal care timeline

The number of antenatal care visits you receive will depend on whether it is your first baby and how far along you are in your pregnancy. However, it's typical for antenatal visits to become more frequent as you near your due date.

Dr Hassim works to the following schedule, which may differ slightly based on your pregnancy journey:

• Week 4 - 28: One antenatal visit each month
• Week 28 - 36: One antenatal visit every two weeks
• Week 36 - 40: One antenatal visit every week

High-risk pregnancy

Your antenatal care may look slightly different if you have factors for a high-risk pregnancy. This means that you may be pre-exposed to health risks that could complicate your pregnancy or delivery.

High-risk factors include:

• Pre-existing health conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension
• Being 35 and above
• Carrying twins or multiple babies
• Having a premature baby

Your and your baby's well-being is Dr Hassim's top priority. Therefore, she will assess for high-risk factors early on and ensure you receive the necessary care.