Late Pregnancy (Third Trimester)

Within the third trimester of your pregnancy (28 weeks onwards) you will normally have seven appointments if this is your first baby or if you require closer observation. If this is not your first baby and you do not require closer observation you will normally have five appointments.

  • 28 weeks – Routine antenatal check and blood test – MAT B1 given. Anti-D given if required
  • 28-34 weeks – Health visitor visit
  • 31 weeks – Routine antenatal check for first time parents and anyone needing closer observation
  • 34 weeks – Routine antenatal check
  • 36 weeks – Routine antenatal check – birth plan should be completed by now
  • 38 weeks – Routine antenatal check
  • 40 weeks – Routine antenatal check for first time parents and anyone needing closer observation
  • 41 weeks – Routine antenatal and induction of labour arranged.

Appointments, tests and scans

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Quick Links

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Late Pregnancy Reminders

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