Prenatal Care in Barcelona
Want a safe, well-monitored pregnancy? At our clinic in Barcelona, we provide expert prenatal care at every stage.
Why Is Prenatal Care Important?
Each of your appointments with the obstetrician is a cornerstone for:
Monitoring your health: We check your blood pressure and weight to help prevent complications.
Tracking your baby’s development: We assess growth and heart rate through exams and ultrasounds.
Answering all your questions: We provide a trusted space to ask anything that concerns you.
Completing key tests: We carry out the recommended labs and ultrasounds at each stage.
Preparing you for birth: We guide you and help you plan for your baby’s arrival.
Regular check-ups help detect possible complications early, such as gestational hypertension, diabetes, or slowed fetal growth.
It also ensures that all recommended tests and ultrasounds are done at the right time, providing complete and continuous medical care throughout pregnancy.
Pregnancy Monitoring Step By Step
01 Consultation
The specialist will review your history, listen to your concerns, and assess your stage of pregnancy to plan the most appropriate monitoring.
02 Tests and Exams
Depending on your gestational stage, ultrasounds, blood tests, or other necessary tests may be performed at our facilities.
03 Results and Guidance
You’ll receive your results and a clear explanation of your progress. We’ll outline the next steps and answer any questions.
The WHO recommends at least 8 prenatal checkups to reduce risks and improve pregnancy outcomes.
Pregnancy Visit Schedule: What Tests Are Done?
First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)
In this first stage, we lay the foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Key tests include:
Complete lab work: Blood and urine tests to assess your overall health and serologies (toxoplasmosis, rubella, etc.).
First-Trimester Ultrasound (Week 12): Essential for an initial assessment of the baby, measuring nuchal translucency and calculating the risk of chromosomal abnormalities (Triple Screening).
Second Trimester (Weeks 14-27)
Many women describe this as the most comfortable trimester. The main tests are:
O’Sullivan Test: An important screening test for gestational diabetes.
Anatomy Ultrasound (Weeks 20-22): One of the most important. It thoroughly examines the baby’s anatomy to ensure proper development.
Third Trimester (Weeks 28 until Birth)
Tests in this stage focus on the baby’s final wellbeing and preparing for birth:
Third-trimester lab work.
Vaginal-Rectal Swab: To detect Group B Strep and help prevent possible infection in the baby during delivery.
Third-Trimester Ultrasound: To assess growth, amniotic fluid volume, and the baby’s position.
Fetal Monitoring (Belt Monitoring): In the final weeks, to record the baby’s heartbeat and uterine contractions.
More Than a Schedule, Ongoing Support
This visit schedule is our guide, but we understand every pregnancy is different.
Our team takes the time at each visit to listen, answer your questions, and tailor the check-ups to your needs.
Your peace of mind is just as important as the results of any test.
Private Prenatal Monitoring vs Public Healthcare in Barcelona
Private prenatal care at our clinic offers key advantages, such as being cared for by the same obstetrics team throughout, which helps build a strong relationship of trust.
You’ll also have more flexibility to schedule visits, more time per appointment to ask questions without feeling rushed, and more direct communication with your medical team.
Prices for Our Services
Visit + Pregnancy Monitoring Ultrasound
Obstetric consultation with ultrasound to assess pregnancy progress from 8 weeks onward and answer questions at each stage.
Pregnancy assessment
Fetal growth
Questions answered
Visit + Anatomy Ultrasound
Consultation with an anatomy ultrasound for a more detailed pregnancy evaluation as medically indicated.
Comprehensive assessment
Biometry
19-21 weeks
Lab Work – First-Trimester Profile
First-trimester lab work with obstetric evaluation for a complete initial check.
Toxoplasmosis
CBC
Indirect Coombs
HBsAg
Lab Work – Second Trimester
Pregnancy monitoring lab work during the second trimester with obstetric review.
O’Sullivan Test
Creatinine
Blood glucose
Triple Screening
First-trimester screening test with medical evaluation and guidance based on results.
Early detection
Guidance based on results
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prenatal Care in Barcelona
Which mandatory tests are included in pregnancy care in Spain?
Can a partner attend appointments and ultrasounds?
What should I do if a question or symptom comes up between visits?
It’s normal to have questions about pregnancy monitoring, the recommended tests each trimester, or how to organize prenatal care.
You can check our Frequently Asked Questions section for guidance, but remember you can also contact us if you need a clearer or more personalized answer.
What’s the difference between a routine ultrasound and a 3D/4D ultrasound?
A routine (2D) ultrasound provides the essential medical information about foetal growth, anatomy, and well-being.
A 3D/4D ultrasound, on the other hand, offers more lifelike, moving images of the baby, but it does not replace a diagnostic ultrasound.
Its value is mainly complementary and emotional, although in some cases it may help visualize specific structures in greater detail.