Pregnancy Timeline
Detailed week-by-week timeline
Below you will find a general pregnancy timeline. It gives you an overview of what to expect at each stage of pregnancy.
After the intake appointment, we will assess whether, based on your health, family history, or personal wishes, there is a need or indication for additional examinations or (medical) support.
Hierbij een algemene tijdlijn van de zwangerschap. Het geeft je een idee over wat bij welke zwangerschapsduur aan bod komt. Na het intakegesprek kijken we of vanuit jouw gezondheid, dingen in de familie of persoonlijke wensen er een behoefte/indicatie is voor extra onderzoeken of (medische) begeleiding.
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- Take pregnancy vitamins
- Pay attention to pregnancy nutrition guidelines
Positive pregnancy test!
7-9 weeks: First ultrasound
- Vitaliteitsecho
- Information NIPT, 13 and 20 week scan --> read this before your next appointment
- Sign in for maternity care (kraamzorg)
- You can come to the Hartjesspreekuur
- Download de Orfeus Zwanger app on your phone
7-9
8-10 weeks: Intake + counseling prenatale screening
- During the intake we make a medical file
- Counselingsgesprek over NIPT, 13 en 20 week scan
- Maternity care (kraamzorg) arranged?
8-10
10-12 weeks: Termijnecho
- Termijnecho
- We will provide you with a pregnancy certificate to give to your employer
- Blood test(+ NIPT), Please make an appointment at: Diagnostiek voor U or MMC klinisch lab
- Verzekering checken en kinderopvang regelen
10-12
14-16 weeks: regular check + optional extra ultrasound for gender reveal
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Review of your blood test results
- Start a pregnancy course
- Optional: Gender reveal ultrasound!
14-16
20-24 weeks: regular check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Schedule the whooping cough vaccination (if desired) from 22 weeks of pregnancy.
- Are you feeling the baby move yet?
- Arrange legal recognition of the baby
- If desired, schedule a 3D/4D ultrasound.
20-24
24-27 weeks: regular check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- If indicated, have a glucose test performed
- Think about breastfeeding or bottle feeding
24-27
27-30 weeks: regular check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Blood test to check your iron level and, if needed, determine the baby's blood type
- Growth ultrasound (if indicated)
27-30
30-32 weeks: regular check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Prepare for birth
- Maternity package
30-32
32-34 weeks: regular check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Discuss your birth preferences with your midwife.
- Explanation of when to call if you think your labour has started
32-34
34-36 weeks: regular check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Ultrasound to check the baby's position
- Perpare for the postpartum period
34-36
37 weeks: reguliere check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- The bed should be raised to 80cm
- Hospital bag should be packed
37
38 weeks: reguliere controle
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Think about contraception after your baby is born
38
39 weeks: regular check
- Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Information about membrane sweeping and going past your due date
39
40 weeks: Estimated due date!
Did you know? Only about 4–5% of women give birth on their due date!
Regular check: How are you doing?
Did you know? Only about 4–5% of women give birth on their due date!
Regular check: How are you doing?
- External abdominal examination to check the growth of the uterus and listen to the baby's heartbeat (no ultrasound).
- Blood pressure and weight check
- Schedule a post-term check-up at a hospital of your choice. Please prepare for this appointment.
40
due date
41 weeks: approaching post-term pregnancy (going overdue)
- post-term check-up at the hospital
- Discuss and plan induction of labour
- If desired, membrane sweeping (performed by your own midwife)
41
42 weeks: Post-term pregnancy (going overdue)
- If desired, membrane sweeping (performed by your own midwife).
- It is time for your baby to be born! :)
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