If you've had a pregnancy test and it's positive, book an appointment with a midwife, gynaecologist or family doctor, where your pregnancy will be confirmed at your first appointment. Be sure to take an identity document with you. The best time to be registered pregnant is between the 6th and 9th week of pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you should bring an identity document. Pregnancy is measured in weeks and is calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period. Generally, your doctor or midwife will give you your first ultrasound scan at your first visit, and from the sixth week of pregnancy you will be able to see your baby, its heartbeat and, based on the baby's measurements, calculate the expected size of the pregnancy and the due date.

During the antenatal check-up, information about your previous pregnancies and births, chronic and pre-existing illnesses and allergies will be collected. During your initial visit, this information will be entered digitally into the health service provider's information system and you will be issued with a pregnancy passport, which you must keep and take with you to your doctor or midwife at all times. You will also be given referral letters for further tests and examinations at your first visit, the results of which you can easily find later on the health portal.

You will also need to see your health care provider regularly during your pregnancy - to ask for advice, talk about your joys and pains, and have antenatal check-ups. The frequency of your check-ups will be agreed with your healthcare provider.