In Switzerland 7 antenatal check- up controls are covered by the basic health insurance either by a midwife or a doctor. As an independent midwife I work close together with your gynecologist and can attend you during  the whole physiological pregnancy or intermittently together with your doctor. 

what includes an antenatal appointment- visit at your home: 

•  asking about your medical, obstetric and family history 
•  examinations regarding the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester or the last 4 weeks of your pregnancy (measuring weight, blood pressure, taking urine & blood, listening to your babies heartbeat, palpating your belly to  asses the growth of your child and determine the position of the baby in your uterus)
• providing information about nutrition, physical activity 
• preparing you and your partner for labor
• important informations about the postpartum - time
• preparation regarding breastfeeding - start
• answering and discussing your questions and concerns