Bahamas - Apply for Antenatal Care

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

The pregnant women shall visit the nearest community Health clinic.
Visit the following link for Contact Details: Link.
The patient must fill out a pregnancy test form. The form is available for pickup at the Health Clinic.
If the pregnancy test is positive, make an appointment for your first antenatal clinic visit after obtaining the results.
If pregnancy is already confirmed:
- Attend Community Health Clinic on Antenatal Clinic Day.
- Register.
- Wait for session in waiting area.
- Supply detailed personal and family medical history.
- Participate in testing and examination.
- Obtain follow-up appointment.
- Follow advice/instructions of your healthcare provider.

Required DocumentsEdit

1 Form of Legal Identification
Passport
Driver’s Licence
National Insurance Card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Maternal and Child Health Unit
The Department of Public Health
Poncianna Hill Building, Meeting Street
P. O. Box N-3730
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-4835
Fax.(242) 502-4874
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Adolescent Health Centre
School Lane
P.O. Box N-3729
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 328-3248
Fax: (242) 328-2114
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Anne’s Town Clinic
Williams Lane & Kemp Rd
P.O. Box N-3729
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 393-0300
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

South Beach Health Centre
South Beach Road
P.O. Box N-3729
South Beach, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 392-2123 - 6
Fax:(242) 392-1781
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Contact Link
Family Island Contact Details Link

EligibilityEdit

This is open to the general public.

FeesEdit

The processing fee is BS$10.00 for pregnancy test.

ValidityEdit

There is no deadline date associated with this service.

Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links.

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing TimeEdit

This varies from one facility to the next.

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

It is required for pregnant women.

Information which might helpEdit

Antenatal clinic visits should begin during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy;
These visits are essential for the early assessment of risk factors for mother and fetus, early treatment for identified problems (for example STIs), and the education of the mother about dangers to the fetus during this critical period of development. During the initial antenatal clinic visit, the woman will be questioned on her family and personal medical history, as well as undergo various tests and examinations. All follow up visits will consist of routine weight, blood pressure and urine checks, and an overall assessment of baby’s growth, development and movement.

External LinksEdit

Website Link

OthersEdit

Antenatal care should be administered for low risk clients:

Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks
Every 2 weeks until 36 weeks
Weekly after 36 weeks until delivery