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Week 13: what to book in Johannesburg

One small checklist for this week. These planning suggestions use published schedules; your midwife or gynae will set your own dates.

Checked on 2026-10-07 · General information, not medical advice.

A toddler resting on her mum’s pregnancy bump
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Pregnancy bump at week 13 13of 40 weeks

This week

Worth arranging now

First trimester: your wider checklist

  • Browse midwives first if you are considering midwife-led care, then gynaes and scan clinics.
  • Keep your appointment dates, referrals and quotes together.

SA guidance recommends an early booking visit, preferably before 14 weeks. Individual care plans may differ. SA Department of Health

Coming up next

Confirm your scan results and the next appointment date with your care team. NHS

Week 14 →

Sources

Checked on 2026-10-07. Published details can change; confirm them before you book.