Yes – It is really important to us that you receive the care you need. To reduce the spread of the virus we have had to change the way some appointments are held. You will need to attend all appointments alone so we can ensure social distancing in all waiting areas. Your partner can join the appointments you have with obstetricians via speaker phone (using your own mobile phone, we do not have conference call facilities).
We are aware of the changes in Welsh Government advice regarding partners attending routine antenatal appointments and are working to make this as safe as possible. However this has not yet been started. Please do not attend your appointment with your partner without checking whether changes have been introduced.
You may be called a few days before all appointments so we can ask the 4 coronavirus screening questions. Or we will ask you before you come into the clinic If your answer is yes to any of the questions, we will need to rearrange your appointment:
Antenatal appointments with obstetricians – You will receive a letter letting you know the date and time of your appointment and if the appointment will be face to face or over the phone/video call.
Obstetric appointments after a scan – If are due to have an appointment with an obstetrician after your scan you will be advised if the appointment will take place face to face or over the phone/video call. After the scan a health care professional will check your blood pressure and urine, this information will be made available to the obstetrician.
Anti-D – These appointments will continue as planned, unless you are contacted and advised otherwise, or you answer yes to any of the coronavirus screening questions.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) – has changed to a blood test at booking and potentially repeated at 28 weeks. You will need to fast before the 28 week test but you will not have to stay for 2 hours for a second blood test.