Hello everybody!
My husband and I moved here in October for his work and were delighted to find out we were pregnant in December (after 3 years trying!). I am finding that pregnancy care is much different than it is in the States, and therefore don't know when I'm suppose to be going to the doctor, etc.
In the States, you have a full physical, blood work, and an ultrasound done at 12 weeks. I'm currently 17 weeks and I've had 3 ultrasounds at St James Hospital, but no blood work or extensive check up.
Can anyone help me understand what the regular appointment schedule would be here in Malta? I have an appointment scheduled Tuesday at Mater Dei (my first), but have heard that they won't do an ultrasound and blood work until 20 weeks. I'm wondering if it makes sense to go (and wait ) now if I will have to come back in 2 1/2 weeks.
I'm a little bit of a nervous nelly, so I'd really like to have the baby and myself looked at more in depth for piece of mind and to make sure everything is going smoothly. I also am very excited to find out if it's a boy or girl, so I'd like to find that out as soon as possible too.
We are fine paying for some - most of the pregnancy care, but would like to give birth at Mater Dei since there is a chance I would have to have it there anyway.
I would also welcome any and all information regarding public vs private care and/or a combination of the two.
Thank you so much in advance for any help any of you can give me!!!