Pregnancy
The combined medical services are provided free by your GP and a hospital obstetrician.
The GP provides an initial examination, if possible before 12 weeks, and a further 6 examinations during the pregnancy, which are alternated with visits to the maternity unit/hospital. The schedule of visits may be changed by your GP and/or hospital obstetrician, depending on your individual situation.
If you have a significant illness, e.g. diabetes or hypertension, you may have up to 5 additional visits to the GP.
| Number of weeks of pregnancy | Visit to General Practitioner | Visit to Maternity unit/Hospital |
| Before 12 weeks | * | |
| Before 20 weeks | * | |
| 24 weeks | * | |
| 28 weeks | * (except first pregnancy) | * (on first pregnancy) |
| 30 weeks | * | |
| 32 weeks | * | |
| 34 weeks | * | |
| 36 weeks | * | |
| 37 weeks | * | |
| 38 weeks | * | |
| 39 weeks | * | |
| 40 weeks | * | |
| Birth of Baby | ||
| 2 weeks after baby's birth (for baby) | * | |
| 6 weeks after baby's birth (for mother and baby) | * |
Illnesses that occur during this time but are not pregnancy related are not covered under this Scheme.