– Your general information, such as your name, address, date of birth, insurance and profession.
– Medical information, such as medication use, operations you have had, allergies and any conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or epilepsy. The health of your partner will also be discussed.
– The midwife will ask whether you smoke, use alcohol or drugs, whether you have ever had a bladder infection or cold sore and whether you use (or have used) folic acid.
– Your midwife will ask questions about conditions that occur in your family or that of your partner, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, hip dysplasia and/or other congenital conditions.
– Have you been pregnant before? The midwife will then discuss the previous pregnancy and delivery with you and discuss any special details.
