Rosie O'Donnell

I usually print that out for them.

An important conversation I also have is about domestic safety and emotional health.

So

This part is so important.

We will ask gently and privately about your safety at home.

Unfortunately, pregnancy increases the risk of DV.

The questions aren't just routine, they're protective.

We also talk about mental health.

So perinatal anxiety is very, very common and it's a risk factor for postnatal depression.

So we catch it early.

We can put in those supports early.

And if anything's flagged, we'll help you access the right care.

I, I'm a bit of a Debbie Downers.

I've been through the miscarriage journey and even as a health professional, I was also a bit annoyed that we don't have this conversation that one in four pregnancies unfortunately do end in miscarriage.

So I think having that conversation at that first consult with the doctor saying, this may not be your story, but I want you to be prepared.

These are the signs and symptoms to look out for.

ectopic pregnancy education of the signs and symptoms to look out for and it's not about you know kind of ruining the mood and the celebrations but it's about providing them with that information that you know will be really really helpful if it was to end that way because we often find ourselves when we do experience those things asking why didn't anyone tell me about exactly yeah

You'll have some antenatal bloods and potentially genetic screening if you haven't had that offered.

And then we'll plan the antenatal journey.

We'll talk to you about the options, whether you want to go privately or publicly through a midwife system or whatever that might look like.