GPs asked to encourage pregnant patients to book their first hospital antenatal appointment by 12 weeks gestation

GPs are being urged to help raise awareness in their pregnant patients of the importance in making their first hospital antenatal booking appointment by 12 weeks gestation. 

First trimester bookings benefits:

• Early care planning
• Identification of women with specific needs or risk factors
• Commencement of treatments that are most effective early in the pregnancy
• Continuity of carer
• Better pregnancy outcomes and satisfaction

Find out about Antenatal Shared Care