Question

A 30-year-old primigravida presents to her GP at 8 weeks gestation requesting advice about antenatal care. She is well with no significant past history. According to RACGP and national pregnancy care guidelines, what is the most appropriate recommendation about timing of the first antenatal visit?

Accepted Answer

It should occur within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy where possible

Answer

It is best deferred until after 20 weeks gestation

Answer

It should be scheduled at 28 weeks when fetal movements are established

Answer

It is unnecessary in low-risk women

Answer

It should only occur once labour has commenced

Practice question

A 30-year-old primigravida presents to her GP at 8 weeks gestation requesting advice about antenatal care. She is well with no significant past history. According to RACGP and national pregnancy care guidelines, what is the most appropriate recommendation about timing of the first antenatal visit?