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Week 9: 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 9 9of 40 weeks

This week

Worth arranging now

  • Ask your midwife or gynae to explain the scan and screening choices.
    NHS

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

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Ask whether to book your 11–14 week dating scan now. NHS

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Sources

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