If this is your first pregnancy, the number of appointments, scans, and tests can feel overwhelming. Here's a simple breakdown of what to expect at each stage, so you know what's coming and why.
First Trimester (Up to 12 Weeks)
Your first visit typically includes pregnancy confirmation, a dating scan, blood tests, and screening for common conditions like thyroid disorders, anaemia, and infections.
Second Trimester (13–27 Weeks)
Monthly check-ups continue, along with the important anomaly scan around 18–20 weeks, which checks the baby's growth, organs, and development in detail.
Third Trimester (28 Weeks Onward)
Visits become more frequent — typically every two weeks, then weekly as you approach your due date — with growth scans and monitoring that help shape your birth plan.
A Few Things First-Time Mothers Often Ask
- Which vaccinations are needed during pregnancy
- What foods and activities to avoid
- When to worry about symptoms like swelling or reduced movement
- How to prepare a birth plan as your due date approaches
Antenatal Care in Anna Nagar, Chennai
Dr. Indumathi Thayar E provides complete antenatal care at Rays Women's Clinic, Anna Nagar, guiding first-time mothers across Chennai through each stage of pregnancy with a clear, personalised visit schedule.