Antenatal Care Visit Preparation

15 items · Health · Easy difficulty · 20 min

Prepare confidently for your antenatal visit with this simple checklist.

• Confirm appointment time and location

  Call or check messages; note arrival or COVID instructions.

• Pack maternity notes and documents

  Bring prenatal records, referrals, and any recent test results.

• Include photo ID and insurance card

  Have ID and payment/insurance info ready for check-in.

• Include previous test results and referral letters

  Add ultrasound reports, blood tests, or referral notes if you have them.

• Include current medication and supplement list

  List doses and times or bring bottles to confirm with your provider.

• Measure and record weight

  Weigh yourself before leaving and note the date for the clinic record.

• Measure or note blood pressure reading

  Take a home reading if you can, or plan to have it checked at the clinic.

• Prepare a short list of questions to ask

  Write 3–5 top concerns like test results, medications, or symptoms.

• Note any new or worsening symptoms to report

  Examples: heavy bleeding, severe headache, vision changes, or swelling.

• Pack prenatal supplements and record doses

  Bring folic acid and iron bottles so the provider can check doses.

• Check vaccination schedule and bring immunization record

  Confirm any due vaccines such as flu or whooping cough (pertussis).

• Draft a simple birth preferences plan

  Note choices for support people, pain relief, and preferred birth place.

• Review nutrition goals and list diet questions

  Include weight gain targets and foods to add or avoid.

• Learn and note danger signs and emergency contacts

  List when to call your provider or go to emergency care.

• Arrange transport and childcare for the visit

  Plan reliable transport and someone to look after other children.

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