Antenatal Care in Chermside

At Corrie Street Medical Clinic, we understand that pregnancy is a magical journey that gets transformation and challenging as well. That is why, we provide comprehensive antenatal care in Chermside, as it is essential for the health of both mother and baby. At our clinic we ensure that expectant mothers receive expert medical guidance, regular check-ups and essential prenatal screenings throughout their pregnancy. We have experienced GPs and maternity specialists who support and examine you from the early stages of pregnancy to birth and post- delivery time. 

What is Antenatal Care and Why is it Important?

All the routine medical check- ups, screenings and support for pregnant women during the whole pregnancy comes under Antanatal care, also known as prenatal care. 

It is essential for variety of reasons including:-

• To monitor baby’s growth and development.

• To manage and detect any potential complications or problems in the pregnancy.

• To guide the mother with effective nutrition and lifestyle changes and requirements for a healthy and  safe pregnancy time. 

• To offer mental health support and birth planning advice to ensure a smooth transition into motherhood. 

Our Antenatal Services

At our clinic, we offer a holistic approach to pregnancy care, which includes:-

Routine Pregnancy Check- Ups

These includes:

• First trimester visits that have initial health assessments, pregnancy confirmation and due date estimation.

• Ongoing monitoring and regular check- ups to track baby’s growth, heart rate and maternal well- being.

• Some essential tests like blood pressure and weight monitoring for detecting preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. 

Ultrasounds and Prenatal Screenings

These includes:

•  Dating scan which is done between 7- 12 weeks of pregnancy for confirmation and to estimate the due date.

• Nuchal Translucency Scan which is done between 11- 14 weeks of pregnancy to look for any chromosomal abnormalities. 

• Morphology scan which is done between 18- 22 weeks of pregnancy for detailed check on baby’s anatomy and organ development.

• Growth scans which are done at the third trimester to ensure the baby’s size and position are normal. 

Prenatal Blood Tests and Screenings

These includes:

• Full blood count and iron levels test to check for anemia.

• Blood glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. 

• Some infections screenings that include tests for rubella, hepatitis B, Syphilis, HIV and toxoplasmosis.

• Genetic testing to detect chromosomal conditions like Down Syndrome. We also do genetic testing to detect any chromosomal conditions like down syndrome, Patau syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Turner syndrome, etc.

Gestational Diabetes Screening and Management

These include tests like glucose tolerance tests that need to be done between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. This test helps to detect gestational diabetes risk. GPs also provide guidance on how to control blood sugar levels by giving lifestyle and dietary changes. 

Vaccinations for a Healthy Pregnancy

These includes:

• Flu vaccine.

• Whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccine, given at 28 weeks of pregnancy to prevent infections in newborns.

• COVID-19 vaccination, if recommended or found needed.

Mental Health and Emotional Well- Being Support

Pregnancy is a wonderful gift to women but at the same time can be emotionally challenging and can cause stress, anxiety, mood swings, etc. That is why, our services also include prenatal depression screening, stress and anxiety management facilities, etc., to give emotional and psychological support to women.

Birth Planning and Labour Preparation

In this, we give advice and guidance on various birthing options like the mother can choose from natural birth or C- section or water birth, etc. We also help the mother with pain relief options like epidural, gas, relaxation techniques, etc. 

So, book your Antenatal appointment today at Corrie Street Medical clinic for expert pregnancy care and support.