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Week 20: 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.

Hands resting on a pregnancy bump
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Pregnancy bump at week 20 20of 40 weeks

This week

Worth arranging now

  • Confirm your 20-week antenatal visit and bring your questions for your care team.
    SA Department of Health
  • The NHS general scan schedule places the mid-pregnancy screening scan at 18–21 weeks. Confirm your own referral and timing.
    NHS

Second trimester: your wider checklist

  • Compare birth houses before hospital units, then ask about doula support, photographs and classes if you want them.
  • These are planning ideas for this stage, not medical booking deadlines.

SA BANC Plus return visits for pregnancies without risk factors are around 20 and 26 weeks in this stage. SA Department of Health

Park Lane describes classes starting from as early as 20 weeks. Ask your chosen class provider about its schedule. Netcare Park Lane Hospital · published 2025

Coming up next

If the mid-pregnancy scan is not booked, ask your care team about timing. NHS

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Sources

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