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 |
Pertussis vaccination (26-34 weeks)(Note 1) 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.
- Attend online public talk「懷孕及哺乳媽媽「適」飲「適」食 」
- Attend the「貼心照顧及餵養寶寶」discussion at hospitals/MCHCs
- If you haven't attended the「貼心照顧及餵養寶寶」discussion at hospitals/MCHCs, please attend the online public talk:「貼心照顧及餵養寶寶《1》」and「貼心照顧及餵養寶寶《2》」OR watch the recordings:「貼心照顧及餵養寶寶《1》」 and「貼心照顧及餵養寶寶《2》」.
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