Pregnancy Congratulations on your pregnancy! The Region of Southern Denmark has prepared this lealet to describe the services the region provides for women and their partners during pregnancy, childbirth and maternity. It is intended as a supplement to the oral information and the area-speciic lealets you receive from the healthcare personnel you meet during pregnancy, childbirth and maternity. Pregnancy When you become pregnant, the local authority offers a process adapted to suit your wishes and needs. Generally speaking, it will comprise the following: • Three examinations by your GP • Between ive and seven appointments with a midwife • Examinations at the hospital, including two ultrasound scans • Classes to prepare you for childbirth and parenthood You will also be given a copy of your pregnancy chart. Your pregnancy chart Your pregnancy chart is used to track your condition throughout your pregnancy, so you will need to bring it with you to all appointments with your GP, the midwife and the hospital. You must also make sure to have it with you when you go into labour. Your pregnancy chart presents an overview of how your pregnancy is progressing and contains information such as your weight, your blood pressure, how the foetus is developing and, if appropriate, special requests and professional comments. Examinations by your GP At the irst pregnancy examination by your GP – around 6–10 weeks into your pregnancy – you will be asked to choose which midwife clinic you wish to use. The Region of Southern Denmark operates midwifery clinics located throughout the region, and it would be most practical for you to select the one closest to your home or workplace. In good time before your due date, you will also need to decide at which hospital you want to deliver your child, or whether you prefer to give birth at home. Once you have chosen the midwife clinic you wish to attend, your GP will send your pregnancy chart and pregnancy records to the hospital and to your midwife. Appointments with your midwife Once the midwife has received the paperwork from your GP, she will invite you to your irst appointment. This will be the irst of 5–7 appointments, depending on your individual needs. You will receive a letter stating the date and time of your irst appointment with your midwife. Please note that this letter may be sent electronically via the ‘e-boks’ system. Your irst appointment with the midwife is an individual appointment, and it is normally scheduled for week 13–15 of your pregnancy. As far as possible, the same midwife will see you you throughout your pregnancy. 2
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