Obstetrics and Gynaecology · Jaipur Hospital
Antenatal Care in Jaipur
Pregnancy brings questions and worry; we give clear check-ups, scans and a simple plan.
- Serving Jaipur since 1991 (35 years)
- NABH accredited
- 24×7 emergency & ICU
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- Session length
- 20 to 30 minutes per visit
- Anaesthesia
- Not needed
- Recovery
- Not applicable
- Price
- ₹500 to ₹2,000 per visit₹15,000 to ₹40,000 full packagetypical range in India; ask us for an estimate
Pregnancy feels uncertain
You do not know if your baby is growing well or what tests you need.
Missing the right scans or blood tests at the right week can delay care. Long gaps between visits leave you guessing. You want a clear schedule and someone to explain every report.
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Missed timing for scans
Key tests like the anomaly scan or glucose test have fixed windows; missing them means losing information.
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Scattered reports
Blood tests, ultrasounds and doctor notes sit in different places, making it hard to see the full picture.
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Unclear next steps
When a report shows a flag, you need a plan the same day, not a week later.
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Cost surprises
Packages often leave out scans, medicines or extra days, so the final bill is higher than expected.
WHO now recommends a minimum of eight antenatal contacts to reduce perinatal mortality and improve experience of care.
Why Jaipur Hospital
You worry that a missed appointment or a confusing report could put your baby at risk, and you do not want surprise bills.
Your care plan
Your first steps with us
- 1 Call or visit OPD to book your first visit
- 2 Complete scans and blood tests in-house
- 3 Review results and agree a visit schedule
- 4 Attend regular check-ups until delivery
How antenatal care works
Visits last 20 to 30 minutes. Your surgeon orders scans and blood tests at set weeks, reviews growth and wellbeing, and adjusts the plan if risks appear.
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Routine Obstetric Ultrasound
Dating, anomaly and growth scans at each trimester to check baby's development and due date.
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Combined First Trimester Screening
NT scan with dual marker blood test between 11 and 13 weeks to assess chromosomal risk.
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Gestational Diabetes Screening
OGTT at 24 to 28 weeks per DIPSI guidelines to detect diabetes in pregnancy.
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Antenatal Corticosteroids
Given if preterm delivery risk arises before 34 weeks to help baby's lungs mature.
Why patients trust us
- 1991 Serving Jaipur for 35 years
- NABH Accredited hospital
- 3 Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants
- 24×7 Emergency, ICU and ambulance
- 25 Cashless schemes and insurers
What research shows about antenatal care
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Eight or more contacts
WHO recommends at least eight antenatal contacts to reduce perinatal mortality and improve women's experience.
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Screening finds higher chance
Screening tests tell you if your baby has a higher chance of a condition, but cannot tell for certain.
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Group B strep in 1 in 4
About one in four pregnant people carry Group B streptococcus, which can infect the baby during delivery if not treated.
If it is left untreated
Without regular checks, conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes or poor foetal growth can go unnoticed until they become serious for mother or baby.
Life with steady antenatal care
Most people feel more confident when they know what to expect each week and have a team they can call anytime.
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Clear schedule
You know exactly when to come for scans, blood tests and check-ups from booking to delivery.
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Reports in one place
All scans and lab results stay in your hospital record so your doctor sees the full picture at every visit.
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Plan for birth
By 36 weeks you have discussed labour options, pain relief and what happens if plans change.
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Support after delivery
Follow-up visits check your recovery, feeding and the baby's weight in the first weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Questions patients ask about antenatal care
Which problems are assessed under antenatal care?
In short
Antenatal care at Jaipur Hospital assesses your health and your baby's development from conception to delivery. Each visit checks blood pressure, weight, urine, and foetal heartbeat. The schedule follows trimester-based timing with scans and blood tests at set weeks to screen for chromosomal conditions, structural anomalies, gestational diabetes, infections, and growth concerns.
In detail
The first visit is usually the longest and includes a full medical history, physical examination, routine lab tests, and a dating ultrasound. In the first trimester, a nuchal translucency scan with dual marker blood test screens for chromosomal risk.
The second trimester includes an anomaly scan at 18 to 22 weeks to examine foetal anatomy, amniotic fluid, blood flow, and cervical length. An oral glucose tolerance test at 24 to 28 weeks screens for gestational diabetes per DIPSI guidelines.
In the third trimester, visits become more frequent to monitor growth, position, and wellbeing. Group B streptococcus screening occurs at 36 to 37 weeks. If screening results are abnormal, further testing such as amniocentesis may be offered. Antenatal corticosteroids are given if preterm delivery risk exists before 34 weeks.
A common belief
Many people think antenatal care is only about ultrasound scans.
What actually happens
In fact, it combines clinical examinations, blood tests, urine tests, and counselling at specific weeks. Screening tests show chance, not certainty, and abnormal results lead to further diagnostic tests, not immediate conclusions.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
You can start antenatal care as soon as pregnancy is confirmed. The first appointment is typically at 8 to 12 weeks. Visits are every four weeks until 32 weeks, then every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery. Each visit lasts 20 to 30 minutes. The full package typically ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000.
How will the doctor decide which tests I need?
In short
Your doctor at Jaipur Hospital decides tests based on your gestational age, medical history, family history, previous pregnancy outcomes, and findings at each visit. Standard tests are offered at set weeks to all pregnant women. Additional tests are recommended if screening results are abnormal, if you have risk factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or if complications arise.
In detail
At the first visit, routine blood tests check blood group, haemoglobin, infections, and thyroid function. A dating ultrasound confirms due date and number of foetuses. Between 11 and 13 weeks, a nuchal translucency scan with dual marker blood test screens for chromosomal risk.
At 18 to 22 weeks, an anomaly scan examines foetal anatomy. At 24 to 28 weeks, an oral glucose tolerance test screens for gestational diabetes per DIPSI guidelines.
If you have a family history of genetic disorders, previous affected baby, or abnormal screening, the doctor may offer chorionic villus sampling at 10 to 13 weeks or amniocentesis at 15 to 20 weeks. Rh-negative women may need antibody screening and anti-D immunoglobulin.
Group B streptococcus screening is done at 36 to 37 weeks. Further growth scans or Doppler studies are ordered if the baby measures small or large, or if you have hypertension or diabetes.
A common belief
Some people think every pregnant woman gets the same tests.
What actually happens
In reality, the core schedule is similar, but additional tests depend on your personal history and results. Screening tests only show higher or lower chance; they do not diagnose. Diagnostic tests like amniocentesis are offered only when screening or history suggests higher risk.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
You will be told which tests are routine and which are optional. Screening tests show chance, not certainty. You can choose to accept or decline any test. Some tests must be done at specific weeks. Bring previous reports and a list of medicines to each visit.
How soon should I expect improvement after antenatal care visits?
In short
Antenatal care at Jaipur Hospital is not a treatment that produces a single moment of improvement. Each visit checks your health and your baby's growth so that any concern is found early. You will not feel a sudden change after one appointment. The benefit builds across the whole pregnancy through regular monitoring and timely advice.
In detail
The purpose of antenatal care is ongoing assessment rather than a heal. At each visit the obstetrician measures blood pressure, checks urine, listens to the baby's heartbeat and tracks growth with ultrasound scans.
Screening tests such as the combined first trimester screen and the oral glucose tolerance test at 24 to 28 weeks identify risks like chromosomal anomalies or gestational diabetes.
When a risk is found, the care team can act early with diet advice, medication or planning for a safer delivery. Evidence shows that regular contact with a skilled provider reduces perinatal mortality and improves the experience of care.
A common belief
Many people expect a quick fix after a doctor visit.
What actually happens
In reality, the value comes from steady monitoring — blood pressure, urine, baby's growth, and screening tests — so problems are caught early, not after they become serious.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
Your first booking visit is usually the longest and should happen before 12 weeks. After that, visits are typically every four weeks until 32 weeks, then every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery.
Bring any previous reports and a list of medicines you take. To start your schedule, book a consultation at Jaipur Hospital.
How does the term "prenatal care" relate to antenatal care?
In short
Prenatal care and antenatal care mean the same thing. Both refer to the regular medical check-ups, scans, and counselling you receive during pregnancy at Jaipur Hospital. "Antenatal" is the term used in British and Indian medical practice; "prenatal" is more common in American usage. The schedule, tests, and goals are identical.
In detail
WHO and NHS guidelines use "antenatal care" to describe the recommended contacts with a skilled provider throughout pregnancy. The evidence for benefit — reduced perinatal mortality, early detection of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and foetal growth restriction — applies regardless of the word used.
At Jaipur Hospital the service includes booking visit, combined first trimester screening, anomaly scan at 18 to 22 weeks, glucose tolerance test at 24 to 28 weeks, growth scans, Group B streptococcus screening at 36 to 37 weeks, and counselling on birth planning and breastfeeding. The protocol follows Indian guidelines such as DIPSI for diabetes screening.
A common belief
Some people think they are separate services or that one includes more tests.
What actually happens
In reality, the schedule of visits, scans, blood tests, and counselling is exactly the same whichever word you use.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
When you search for information or book appointments, you can use either term. Our OPD staff and website recognise both. If you have records labelled "prenatal care" from another clinic, bring them along — they fit directly into our antenatal schedule. To start or transfer your care, book a consultation at Jaipur Hospital.
How often should I have pregnancy check-ups?
In short
The typical schedule at Jaipur Hospital follows WHO and Indian guidelines: the first booking visit before 12 weeks, then every four weeks until 32 weeks, every two weeks from 32 to 36 weeks, and weekly from 36 weeks until delivery. This usually means about 10 to 12 visits for a first pregnancy and 7 to 9 visits if you have given birth before.
In detail
Evidence from WHO's 2016 recommendation supports a minimum of eight contacts with a skilled provider, and NHS practice offers at least 10 appointments for first-time mothers.
The frequency increases as pregnancy advances because risks like pre-eclampsia, foetal growth restriction, and preterm labour become more common in the third trimester. At each visit the obstetrician checks blood pressure, urine, foetal heartbeat, and uterine size.
Scans and blood tests are timed to specific windows — dating scan at 11 to 13 weeks, anomaly scan at 18 to 22 weeks, glucose test at 24 to 28 weeks, Group B strep swab at 36 to 37 weeks. If a complication arises, visits become more frequent.
A common belief
Some women think fewer visits are fine if they feel well.
What actually happens
But conditions like high blood pressure or poor foetal growth often have no symptoms until they are advanced. The increasing frequency in late pregnancy is designed to catch these silent problems early.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
Your exact dates will be given at the booking visit. Keep a record of your appointment schedule and bring it to each visit. If you miss an appointment, reschedule as soon as possible. To get your personalised visit calendar, book a consultation at Jaipur Hospital.
How can I decide whether to seek advice about a first trimester booking visit?
In short
A first trimester booking visit is recommended as soon as you confirm pregnancy, ideally before 12 weeks. Jaipur Hospital offers this visit to confirm dates, review medical history, arrange early scans and plan your care schedule. Early booking helps identify risks early and gives you more screening options.
In detail
The booking visit includes a detailed history, blood pressure, urine test, blood group and infection screening, and a dating ultrasound. WHO and NHS guidance advise at least eight antenatal contacts, starting in the first trimester.
Early booking allows combined first trimester screening for chromosomal conditions and timely gestational diabetes risk assessment. Our obstetric team follows these standard protocols.
A common belief
Some women wait until the second trimester.
What actually happens
Waiting reduces screening choices and may miss early risk factors like ectopic pregnancy or thyroid issues.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
If you have a positive pregnancy test, call 0141-2551500 or 0141-2554139 to schedule a booking visit within the next week. Bring any previous medical records and a list of medicines. An attendant may join you.
How could antenatal care or its treatment affect future pregnancy?
In short
Good antenatal care at Jaipur Hospital optimises your health for this pregnancy and reduces risks in future pregnancies. Identifying and managing conditions such as gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, thyroid dysfunction, or infections now allows pre-conception optimisation later. Surgical interventions like caesarean section or myomectomy may influence future delivery planning.
In detail
Gestational diabetes increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and recurrence in subsequent pregnancies; postpartum glucose testing and lifestyle counselling reduce long-term risk. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy raise future cardiovascular risk; early detection enables monitoring.
Rh-negative women receive anti-D immunoglobulin to prevent alloimmunisation in future pregnancies. Caesarean section creates a uterine scar; the mode of next delivery is counselled individually (VBAC vs elective repeat caesarean).
Myomectomy or ovarian surgery may affect fertility; our surgeons document the uterine incision type and adnexal status. Cervical cerclage or preterm birth history guides cervical surveillance next time. Genetic carrier status identified now informs pre-implantation or prenatal testing choices later.
Antenatal corticosteroids for preterm labour have no long-term foetal adverse effects. Mental health screening identifies perinatal depression, allowing early treatment that improves bonding and future parenting.
A common belief
Many women assume each pregnancy is independent.
What actually happens
In reality, a previous caesarean, preterm birth, or alloimmunisation changes the risk profile. Without a clear summary, the next care team may miss critical details.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
At your postnatal visit (6 weeks after delivery), ask your obstetrician for a summary of pregnancy complications, interventions, and recommendations for the next pregnancy. Keep all scan reports, operation notes, and discharge summaries. Schedule a pre-conception counselling visit at Jaipur Hospital before you plan the next baby.
Which symptoms should prompt me to see a specialist?
In short
Contact your care team at Jaipur Hospital if you notice vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, persistent severe headache, visual disturbances, sudden swelling of face or hands, reduced foetal movements, fever, burning on passing urine, or leaking fluid. These symptoms may indicate conditions that need timely assessment and management.
In detail
Vaginal bleeding at any stage needs evaluation for placental position, cervical changes, or preterm labour risk. Severe abdominal pain may suggest ectopic pregnancy, placental abruption, or other complications. Persistent headache with visual changes can signal pre-eclampsia, especially with high blood pressure and protein in urine.
Sudden swelling of face and hands also raises concern for pre-eclampsia. Reduced foetal movements after 28 weeks should be reported immediately for foetal wellbeing assessment. Fever may indicate infection needing treatment.
Burning on passing urine suggests urinary tract infection, which can trigger preterm labour if untreated. Leaking fluid may mean prelabour rupture of membranes, requiring confirmation and monitoring for infection or preterm delivery. The care team may recommend additional monitoring, blood tests, ultrasound, or admission based on findings.
A common belief
Some women wait for their next scheduled visit, but these symptoms can signal pre-eclampsia, infection, placental problems, or preterm labour.
What actually happens
Early evaluation allows timely treatment and better outcomes. Routine visits are for monitoring; these symptoms need extra attention outside the schedule.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
Do not wait for your next routine appointment if you experience any of these symptoms. Call the hospital or visit the emergency department, which is open 24 hours. Bring your maternity notes and a list of any medicines you take. An attendant should accompany you.
How will the results change my care plan?
In short
Test results at Jaipur Hospital guide the frequency of visits, need for extra monitoring, medication, or referral. Normal results mean you continue routine visits. Abnormal results may lead to more scans, specialist input, medication, or planning for earlier delivery.
In detail
If blood pressure rises or protein appears in urine, visits increase and medication may start for pre-eclampsia. A high-risk screening result for chromosomal conditions leads to genetic counselling and offer of diagnostic tests like amniocentesis.
Gestational diabetes on OGTT means diet advice, glucose monitoring, and possibly insulin or metformin. Low haemoglobin triggers iron or IV iron therapy. Rh-negative status with antibodies needs anti-D and foetal monitoring. Group B streptococcus positive means antibiotics in labour.
Low-lying placenta on anomaly scan requires a repeat scan at 32 weeks. Reduced growth on scan may need Doppler studies and early delivery discussion. Each result is explained, and the plan is adjusted with your involvement.
A common belief
An abnormal result does not always mean something is wrong with the baby.
What actually happens
Often it means closer watching so any problem is caught early and managed.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
You will receive results at the visit or by phone. Ask for a copy of reports. If a result changes your plan, the doctor will discuss options and next steps. To understand how your results affect your care, consult the team at Jaipur Hospital.
What should I do if symptoms persist or worsen during pregnancy?
In short
If you notice warning signs such as severe headache, blurred vision, severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, reduced foetal movements, fever or sudden swelling of the face and hands, contact Jaipur Hospital immediately. The hospital runs a 24×7 emergency department and ambulance service. Do not wait for your next scheduled visit. Early assessment can prevent complications for you and your baby.
In detail
Antenatal visits are spaced weeks apart, but problems can arise at any time.
Evidence from WHO and NHS guidance lists danger signs that need urgent review: persistent headache with visual disturbance may indicate pre-eclampsia; bleeding or pain may signal placental issues or preterm labour; reduced movements after 28 weeks need a heartbeat check and possibly a scan.
At Jaipur Hospital the emergency team can run blood tests, ultrasound and foetal monitoring at any hour. If admission is needed, the intensive care unit and modular operation theatres are available. Your consultant will review the findings and adjust your care plan.
A common belief
Many women wait for the next appointment hoping the symptom will pass.
What actually happens
That delay can turn a manageable issue into an emergency. Danger signs like headache with blurred vision often mean pre-eclampsia, which needs immediate blood pressure control and sometimes early delivery.
Your next step at Jaipur Hospital
Save the hospital emergency numbers: 0141-2551500, 0141-2554139, +91-7414-001-001. Keep your maternity notes and any recent scan reports handy. If you are unsure whether a symptom is serious, call the labour ward or OPD for advice. For a review of your current care plan, book a consultation at Jaipur Hospital.
FAQ library
Questions and answers about antenatal care
When you contact us
Start your antenatal plan today
Contact Jaipur Hospital to book your first visit, get a cost estimate and see how we coordinate scans, tests and check-ups under one roof.
- A consultation with a gynaecologist in the OPD
- Your scans and reports reviewed, with tests done in-house if you need them (laboratory, X-ray and imaging)
- Your options explained in plain words, including whether you need surgery at all
- A cost estimate before you decide
- Help with cashless treatment under RGHS, MAA Yojana, CGHS and empanelled insurers and TPAs
- Follow-up visits after your treatment
Overview
Antenatal Care: what to know
What antenatal care is and how it works
- Until 32 weeks Every four weeks
- 32 to 36 weeks Every two weeks
- After 36 weeks Weekly until delivery
Antenatal care is the regular check-ups, scans and counselling you receive from the time you know you are pregnant until you give birth. At Jaipur Hospital the aim is to keep you and your baby healthy, spot any problems early and help you prepare for delivery.
The World Health Organization now recommends at least eight contacts with a skilled health provider during pregnancy because more contacts have been linked to lower perinatal mortality and better experience of care.
In practice you will usually see your doctor or nurse midwife every four weeks until 32 weeks, then every two weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly until delivery. The first visit is usually the longest and can take about 45 minutes; later visits are shorter, typically 20 to 30 minutes each.
Symptoms and warning signs that need urgent care the same day
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Severe abdominal pain
- Sudden swelling of face or hands
- Severe headache with vision changes
- Reduced or absent baby movements
- Fever above 38°C
Most pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, tiredness and mild backache are normal. Some signs mean you should contact the hospital straight away: heavy vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, sudden swelling of the face or hands, severe headache that does not go away, blurred vision, reduced or absent baby movements, fever above 38°C, or leaking fluid from the vagina.
These can indicate conditions such as pre-eclampsia, placental problems, infection or preterm labour that need immediate assessment. Your baby's heart rate may change depending on what is happening inside the uterus and an abnormal foetal heart rate may indicate the baby is not getting enough oxygen.
If you notice any of these warning signs, call the emergency department or come to the hospital without waiting for your next scheduled appointment.
Causes and who is at higher risk of complications
Avoid
- Existing health conditions
- Family history of genetic disorders
- Age 35 or older
- Smoking and alcohol use
- Poor nutrition
Pregnancy itself is not a disease, but certain factors make complications more likely. Existing health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders or a previous complicated pregnancy mean you may be offered additional tests or monitoring.
Genetic disorders are often passed from parent to child, so a family history of conditions such as thalassaemia, sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis or muscular dystrophy may lead your care team to recommend genetic counselling and further testing. Age also matters: women aged 35 or older have a higher chance of chromosomal abnormalities in the baby. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol use and poor nutrition increase risk.
Social factors linked to lower antenatal care use include:
- Lower household wealth
- Less education
- Larger family size
- Lack of partner support
Planned pregnancy is associated with better antenatal care utilisation.
How antenatal care is diagnosed: examination and tests
- 11 to 13 weeks Dating scan and NT scan
- 18 to 22 weeks Anomaly scan
- 24 to 28 weeks Glucose tolerance test
- 36 to 37 weeks Group B strep swab
Diagnosis in antenatal care means checking your health and your baby's development at each visit. At the first appointment your doctor will ask about your medical history, menstrual cycle, past pregnancies, family history and medicines, then do a physical examination and routine laboratory tests. Blood pressure, urine test for protein and sugar, weight and abdominal examination are done at every visit.
Blood tests check your blood group, haemoglobin, infections such as:
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Syphilis
- Rubella immunity
- Thyroid function
Ultrasound scans are offered at specific times: a dating scan around 11 to 13 weeks confirms the due date, checks the number of babies and the placenta, and can detect an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. The nuchal translucency (NT) scan combined with a dual marker blood test screens for Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome.
An anomaly scan at 18 to 22 weeks looks at the baby's anatomy, amniotic fluid, blood flow, growth, cervix length and foetal behaviour.:
- Baby's anatomy
- Amniotic fluid
- Blood flow
- Growth
- Cervix length
- Foetal behaviour
Growth scans may be repeated in the third trimester. Between 24 and 28 weeks you will have an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for gestational diabetes following DIPSI guidelines; this takes about one hour. At 36 to 37 weeks a vaginal and rectal swab checks for Group B streptococcus, which about 1 in 4 people carry.
If screening tests show a higher chance of a condition, further diagnostic tests such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) at 10 to 13 weeks or amniocentesis at 15 to 20 weeks may be offered. CVS does not detect neural tube defects, so a follow-up blood test at 15 to 20 weeks is also needed.
Cell-free DNA and maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening are blood tests that can be done from 10 weeks and are very effective at finding chromosome abnormalities when used together. Screening tests tell you if the chance is lower or higher but cannot tell for certain.
Treatment options without surgery and when surgery is advised
Antenatal care itself is not a treatment but a programme of monitoring, prevention and timely intervention.
Non-surgical care includes:
- Folic acid and iron supplements
- Calcium and vitamin D
- Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine in the third trimester
- Influenza vaccine in season
- Rh immunoglobulin (Rhogam) if you are Rh negative
If gestational diabetes is diagnosed, you will receive dietary advice, blood sugar monitoring and medication if needed. If pre-eclampsia develops, you may need blood pressure medication, close monitoring and possibly early delivery. Antenatal corticosteroids are given if there is a risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks to help the baby's lungs mature.
If Group B streptococcus is positive, antibiotics are given during labour to protect the baby. Surgery is not part of routine antenatal care.
A caesarean section may be advised if monitoring shows the baby is not getting enough oxygen, the placenta covers the cervix (placenta praevia), the baby is in a breech position that cannot be turned, or labour does not progress safely. Your surgeon will discuss the reasons with you if this situation arises.
Preparing for Antenatal Care visits
Your first antenatal visit at Jaipur Hospital is usually the longest and takes about 45 minutes. You will meet an obstetrician who will also see you for a few other key visits during your pregnancy. The doctor will ask about your medical history, including your menstrual cycle, birth control use, past pregnancies, family history and any medicines you take.
A physical examination and routine laboratory tests are done at this visit. You will be given a due date and may have an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are.
Bring any previous medical records, a list of current medicines, and your blood group report if you have one.:
- Previous medical records
- A list of current medicines
- Your blood group report if you have one
Wear comfortable clothes. No fasting is needed for routine antenatal check-ups, but the glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes requires you to come fasting and allow about one hour for the test. Your surgeon will advise if any medicines should be stopped or changed before a visit.
If you have a health condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or have had previous pregnancy complications, you may be offered additional tests or monitoring.
How Antenatal Care is provided at Jaipur Hospital
- 11-13 weeks Dating scan and NT scan with dual marker
- 18-22 weeks Detailed anomaly scan
- 24-28 weeks Gestational diabetes screening (OGTT)
- 28-34 weeks Birth plan, breastfeeding, Tdap vaccine
- After 40 weeks Wellbeing checks: fluid scan and heart monitoring
Antenatal care at Jaipur Hospital follows a schedule of regular outpatient visits. Typically you see your doctor every four weeks until 32 weeks, then every two weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly until delivery. Each visit lasts about 20 to 30 minutes. At every visit your blood pressure, weight and the baby's heartbeat are checked. The doctor will also feel your abdomen to check the baby's position and growth.
Ultrasound scans are offered at each trimester. Early scans confirm the due date, check the number of babies and look at the placenta. The nuchal translucency (NT) scan between 11 and 13 weeks screens for Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome.
A detailed anomaly scan between 18 and 22 weeks examines the baby's anatomy, amniotic fluid, blood flow, growth, cervical length and foetal activity.:
- Baby's anatomy
- Amniotic fluid
- Blood flow
- Growth
- Cervical length
- Foetal activity
Growth scans may be repeated in the third trimester.
Screening for chromosomal conditions includes the combined first trimester screening (NT scan with dual marker blood test) and, if indicated, cell-free DNA testing. Diagnostic tests such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) at 10 to 13 weeks or amniocentesis at 15 to 20 weeks are offered if you have a higher chance of a genetic condition.
Your surgeon will advise which test suits you. CVS does not detect neural tube defects, so a follow-up blood test at 15 to 20 weeks is needed if you choose CVS. Amniocentesis may be difficult to complete in some cases because of the baby's or placenta's position.
Gestational diabetes screening with an oral glucose tolerance test is done at 24 to 28 weeks per DIPSI guidelines. At 28 to 34 weeks you will discuss childbirth, breastfeeding and postnatal care, and you will be offered the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine. If you are Rh negative, you may need an anti-D injection.
At 36 to 37 weeks a swab test for Group B streptococcus is done; about 1 in 4 people carry this bacteria. If positive, antibiotics are given during labour to protect the baby. After 40 weeks, wellbeing checks include an ultrasound for amniotic fluid and 20 minutes of foetal heart rate monitoring. The flu vaccine is offered during flu season.
Risks and possible complications of Antenatal Care tests
- Routine checks and scans
- Non-invasive, no known risk to you or baby
- Blood tests
- Brief discomfort or bruising at needle site
- Screening tests
- Show chance, not certainty; further tests offered if higher chance
- CVS and amniocentesis
- Small risk of miscarriage; possible cramping; may need repeat
- CVS limitation
- Does not detect neural tube defects; separate blood test needed
- After amniocentesis
- Avoid heavy activity for 24 hours
Routine antenatal check-ups and ultrasound scans are non-invasive and carry no known risk to you or your baby. Blood tests may cause brief discomfort or bruising at the needle site.
Screening tests tell you if your baby has a lower or higher chance of a condition, but they cannot tell you for certain. If a screening result shows a higher chance, you will be offered further tests and counselling. Diagnostic tests such as CVS and amniocentesis carry a small risk of miscarriage.
Some women feel cramping during or after these procedures. In rare cases the test cannot be completed because of the baby's position or low fluid, and a repeat procedure may be needed. CVS does not detect neural tube defects; a separate blood test is required. Amniocentesis results may be incomplete, and a follow-up amniocentesis may be an option.
Group B streptococcus is a bacteria that normally lives in the vagina and rectum. If passed to the baby during delivery it can cause serious infection, but antibiotics given during labour greatly reduce this risk.
Abnormal foetal heart rate patterns during monitoring may indicate the baby is not getting enough oxygen; if this happens your doctor will discuss options such as caesarean delivery. After amniocentesis you should avoid heavy activity for 24 hours.
Recovery and aftercare during Antenatal Care
Antenatal visits are outpatient appointments, so there is no hospital stay and no recovery period. You can return to your usual activities after each visit. After an amniocentesis or CVS, rest for 24 hours and avoid heavy lifting.
Contact Jaipur Hospital's 24-hour emergency department or call the hospital if you notice any danger signs: vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, severe headache with vision changes, sudden swelling of the face or hands, reduced baby movements, fever, or leaking fluid. The hospital provides 24×7 ambulance service.
You can contact maternity services at any time during your pregnancy if you are worried about your health or your baby's health.
After delivery, postnatal consultations are scheduled to monitor you and your newborn. Newborn care includes vaccinations, initial health screenings and neonatal intensive care if required.
Results and effectiveness of Antenatal Care
Regular antenatal care reduces perinatal mortality and improves women's experience of care. The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of eight contacts during pregnancy. In studies, women who attended more antenatal visits had better outcomes. For example, a mobile phone reminder intervention increased the proportion of women receiving four or more visits from 31% to 44%. The same intervention more than doubled the odds of receiving four or more visits.
Screening tests help find certain conditions early, giving you time to discuss further tests, choices and treatment with your doctor. Knowing in advance if your baby may have health issues allows your care team to provide extra support at birth.
In one trial, a reduced-frequency model with eight visits and home monitoring maintained care standards while lowering prenatal stress and increasing patient satisfaction compared to standard 12-visit care.
Attendance at antenatal care varies. In some regions only 52% of women receive at least four visits. In Ethiopia, pooled estimates show about 64% to 70% utilisation of antenatal services, but only 20% to 32% complete four visits. Factors associated with better attendance include higher education, urban residence, planned pregnancy, and partner education. Early booking in the first trimester is linked to perceiving the importance of early care.
Cost and insurance for Antenatal Care in Jaipur
- ₹500 to ₹2,000 Single antenatal visit
- ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 Full antenatal package (all visits)
- ₹60,000 Normal delivery (private hospital)
- ₹75,000 Caesarean delivery (private hospital)
At Jaipur Hospital a single antenatal visit typically costs ₹500 to ₹2,000. A full antenatal package covering all visits usually falls in the range ₹15,000 to ₹40,000.
The exact amount depends on the number of visits, the types of scans and blood tests needed, whether additional screening or diagnostic tests such as CVS or amniocentesis are done, and any medicines or supplements prescribed. Delivery charges are separate: normal delivery in a private hospital is around ₹60,000 and caesarean delivery around ₹75,000.
Epidural charges, extra stay, blood units, emergency charges and any treatment for the baby are not included in the antenatal package.:
- Epidural charges
- Extra stay
- Blood units
- Emergency charges
- Any treatment for the baby
Jaipur Hospital is a NABH-accredited multispeciality hospital established in 1991. It accepts patients under RGHS, MAA Yojana, CGHS and a panel of private insurers and TPAs. The hospital has an in-house diagnostic laboratory and imaging department, so scans and blood tests can be done on site. The 24-hour pharmacy stocks prescribed medicines and supplements. For a personalised estimate, contact the hospital on 0141-2551500, 0141-2554139 or +91-7414-001-001, or email [email protected].