Maternal and fetal medicine
If a more detailed assessment has been recommended during pregnancy, clear information about why and what comes next is important. Prepare your pregnancy records and questions for your perinatology consultation.
What can you consult about?
These topics introduce the department’s general areas of interest; discuss individual assessment and current services with your doctor.
- High-risk pregnancy assessment
- Conditions affecting the mother or baby that may require specialised monitoring.
- Assessment of the baby
- Ultrasound findings and questions about development.
- Screening results
- Explanation of what screening tests indicate and their limitations.
- Coordinating follow-up
- Discussion of next steps alongside obstetric and gynaecological follow-up.
What to expect at your consultation
From your first consultation to the next step, take time to ask about anything unclear.
Discuss the reason for referral
Share your pregnancy week, previous pregnancies and the information prompting referral.
Review the findings together
Ask about the purpose of the proposed examination and what it can and cannot show.
Clarify options and timing
If further assessment is needed, clarify options, timing and how information will reach your usual doctor.
Prepare before your visit
A little preparation helps you remember important details during the consultation.
First visit guide- Bring your antenatal record, ultrasound and screening results.
- Prepare information about previous pregnancies and family medical history.
- Ask the unit which assessment the appointment is for and about any specific preparation.
Your questions
This information does not replace your individual examination or treatment plan.
Does a screening test provide a diagnosis?
Screening provides information about the likelihood of certain conditions; it is not a definitive diagnosis. Discuss with your doctor whether further assessment is needed.
Does a detailed ultrasound show every problem?
Every examination has limitations. Ask your doctor what the result means and which conditions cannot be ruled out.
Will my usual antenatal care continue?
Clarify with both teams how the perinatology consultation will work alongside your existing care.
Information sources
The sources below inform general patient information. They do not confirm Nev Hospital’s services or equipment capacity.
Doctors in this department
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This page provides general information and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment advice. Discuss current hospital practices and suitable options with your doctor.