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25 Questions to Ask at Your First Pregnancy Visit

The first antenatal appointment goes by fast, and it’s easy to forget what you meant to ask. Take this list with you – or screenshot the parts that matter most to you.

By the Pregnancy Calculator editorial team 3 min read

Before you go

Your first visit usually happens between 6 and 10 weeks. Work out your approximate due date with our due date calculator, and take along:

  • The first day of your last period, and your usual cycle length
  • A list of any medicines, supplements or ayurvedic/herbal products you take
  • Your medical history: thyroid problems, diabetes, blood pressure, PCOS, previous surgeries
  • Details of previous pregnancies, miscarriages or deliveries
  • Family history of genetic conditions, twins, diabetes or thalassaemia

About dates and the pregnancy

  1. What is my estimated due date, and will you confirm it with a scan?
  2. When will I have my first ultrasound, and will it be transvaginal?
  3. Is there anything in my history that makes this a high-risk pregnancy?
  4. How often will I need check-ups, and who do I contact between visits?

About tests and scans

  1. Which blood and urine tests do I need now, and what do they check for?
  2. Should I have the NT scan and double marker test? When should I book it?
  3. Do I need thalassaemia screening or any genetic tests based on my family history?
  4. When and how will I be tested for gestational diabetes?
  5. What is my blood group, and what happens if I am Rh-negative?

Our scans and tests schedule explains each of these in detail.

About medicines, supplements and vaccines

  1. Which supplements should I take now, and from when should I start iron and calcium?
  2. Are the medicines I currently take safe to continue?
  3. Which painkiller or cold medicine can I take if I need one?
  4. Which vaccines do I need – Td, Tdap, flu – and when?
  5. What can I do about nausea, and when should I call you about it?

About everyday life

  1. How much weight should I aim to gain? (Try our weight gain calculator first.)
  2. Are there foods I should avoid – for example papaya, pineapple, raw sprouts or street food?
  3. What kind of exercise is safe for me, and how much?
  4. Is it safe to continue working? Are there tasks I should avoid?
  5. Is sex safe during my pregnancy?
  6. Can I travel, and until how many weeks? Do I need a letter to fly?
  7. Is it OK to colour my hair, use skincare products or get a massage?

About planning ahead

  1. Which hospital will I deliver in, and does it have a NICU?
  2. What are your views on normal delivery and caesarean section, and what is this hospital’s caesarean rate?
  3. What are the approximate costs, and which do insurance or government schemes cover?
  4. Which symptoms mean I should call you or come to hospital immediately?

Tip: write the answers down, or ask if you can record the key points on your phone. Keep your MCP card or antenatal file safe and bring it to every visit.

Symptoms that shouldn’t wait for your next appointment

  • Vaginal bleeding or passing clots
  • Severe abdominal pain, especially on one side, or shoulder-tip pain
  • Vomiting so severe you can’t keep fluids down
  • Fever, or burning when passing urine
  • Fainting or severe dizziness

After your visit, follow what’s happening each week in our week-by-week guide.

Frequently asked questions

When should I have my first pregnancy visit?

Ideally as soon as you know you’re pregnant, and by 8–10 weeks at the latest. Early booking allows timely blood tests, dating scans and first-trimester screening.

What happens at the first antenatal visit?

Your doctor takes your history, checks blood pressure and weight, orders routine blood and urine tests, calculates your due date and plans your scans.

Should my partner come to the first visit?

It helps. Partners can share family medical history, remember information and ask their own questions.

Medical disclaimer: The results and information on this page are estimates for general education only. They are not a diagnosis and do not replace advice from your gynaecologist, obstetrician or midwife. If you have pain, bleeding, reduced baby movements or feel unwell, contact your doctor or call 108 immediately. Read the full disclaimer.

Written by the Pregnancy Calculator editorial team. Based on published obstetric guidance (ACOG, WHO, MoHFW India, FOGSI). Last updated . How we create content.

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