Points to Note
MCHCs provide regular routine antenatal check-ups for pregnant women under shared care with HA. The service covers the following aspects:
- Urine test for protein and sugar
- Body weight and blood pressure measurement
- Abdominal palpation to monitor the growth and position of foetus
- Detection of foetal heart beat
- Assessment of oedema
Antenatal Check-up Schedule in MCHCs / HA:
Gestational weeks | Routine check-up | Other examination (weeks) |
---|---|---|
10-24 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
|
24-28 weeks | Every 4 weeks | Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (if necessary)(Note 1) |
28-36 weeks | Every 2-4 weeks | Group B Streptococcus screening test (35-37 weeks) (if necessary)(Note 1) |
36-40 weeks | Every 2 weeks | |
41 weeks | * Past term assessment(Note 2) |
Note 1: Service provided by Obstetrics Department of the Hospital Authority or MCHC
Note 2: Service provided by Obstetrics Department of the Hospital Authority
* This timetable serves as reference only. Health professionals may arrange alternative schedule according to your clinical condition.
* Obstetrics Department of the Hospital Authority may offer structural ultrasound or prenatal screening according to the individual condition of the pregnant woman.