First Trimester

Questions to ask at the first midwife appointment

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The time has come for that very first midwife appointment. Ooh… exciting. You might want to ask a few questions and here are some to think about over the coming appointments.

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Ask about any risk of conditions or complications.

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Ask about any upcoming screenings.

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Ask about pregnancy diet. What to eat and what to avoid.

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Ask about pregnancy exercises and how much, is too much.

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Ask about sex during pregnancy.

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Ask about travelling during pregnancy.

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Ask about beauty products. There may be things to avoid.

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Ask about sun safety during pregnancy.

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Ask about medications while pregnant. There could be a few no-no’s.

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Ask about the best antenatal vitamins.

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Ask about antenatal classes. When do they start? Where?

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Ask about pregnancy weight gain, what to expect on the scales and when.

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Ask about sleeping positions.

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Ask about common pregnancy symptoms and which ones call for medical attention.

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Ask about the birthing plan and when to start it.

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Ask about delivery options. What’s on the table? Or the birthing ball, even…

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Ask about pelvic floor exercises. Easy squeezy.

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Ask about a mat B1 form later in pregnancy, for when you go on maternity leave.

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Questions to ask at the first midwife appointment

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