Confirming Pregnancy: Tests, Scans and What Comes Next
Early pregnancy signs, when a home test is reliable, what blood tests add, and when the first scan is done. Plus the symptoms that need urgent…
Read the guidePregnancy care
Cared for through every trimester.
From the day your test turns positive to the weeks after delivery — consultant-led antenatal care at Sugabi Clinic Ragama, and clear answers to the questions every mother asks.
The beginning
Confirming your pregnancy
Positive test? Here is what happens next — confirming the pregnancy, working out your due date, and your first scan.
Your Due Date: How It's Worked Out
Work out your estimated due date from your last period — and understand why a dating scan gives a more accurate answer than any calculator.
Read the guideThe Dating Scan: Your First Ultrasound in Pregnancy
What the dating scan checks, when it's done, how to prepare, how accurate it is, and what happens if the scan date differs from your dates.
Read the guideDue Date Calculator
Enter the first day of your last period to estimate your due date.
Open the toolThe first trimester
The early weeks bring the most questions — and the symptoms that need checking promptly.
Early Pregnancy: Your First Steps
Confirming your pregnancy, what happens at your booking visit, which tests we do, eating well without myths, and the symptoms to watch for.
Read the guideThe Science Behind Morning Sickness and Why It’s Actually Good for You
Discover the causes and coping strategies for morning sickness, a common pregnancy symptom affecting up to 70% of women. Learn about the role of the…
Read the guideEarly Pregnancy Bleeding: What It Means and When to Get Help
Bleeding in early pregnancy is common and often harmless. Learn the causes, the warning signs of miscarriage, and exactly when to seek medical help.
Read the guideEctopic Pregnancy: Warning Signs and Treatment
Ectopic pregnancy needs urgent care. The warning signs to act on immediately, how it's diagnosed, the treatment options used here, and what it means…
Read the guideStaying well
Eating well and supplements
What to eat, what to take and what the evidence actually says.
Nutrition in Pregnancy: What to Eat and What to Take
What to eat in pregnancy, the supplements we prescribe and their doses, why food myths cause harm, and how gestational diabetes is screened for.
Read the guideFolic Acid: The Must-Have Nutrient for Every Mum-to-Be
Folic acid prevents serious birth defects, but timing is everything. The right dose, when to start, who needs 5 mg, and local advice for Sri Lanka.
Read the guideIron in Pregnancy: What to Take and Why
Why every pregnant woman in Sri Lanka is offered iron, the doses we use, how to absorb it best, and what to do if tablets upset your stomach.
Read the guideCalcium in Pregnancy: What to Take and Why
Why we recommend calcium for every pregnant woman, the dose we use in Sri Lanka, how it lowers pre-eclampsia risk, and the best calcium-rich foods.
Read the guideFish Oil (Omega-3) in Pregnancy: Is It for You?
Is a fish oil supplement right for you in pregnancy? The dose we use, when it's offered, oily fish to eat, fish to avoid, and what to expect.
Read the guideIllness and problems in pregnancy
Fever, infections and blood pressure — how they are treated safely in pregnancy.
Dengue in Pregnancy: What to Do If You Get a Fever
If you are pregnant and develop a fever in Sri Lanka, get seen the same day. Warning signs, why paracetamol only, what treatment involves, and how to…
Read the guideSafeguarding Mother and Child: A Comprehensive Guide to Influenza Management During Pregnancy in Sri Lanka
Introduction Influenza, commonly called flu, is more than a heavy cold. During pregnancy, changes in the immune system, heart and lungs can increase…
Read the guideParacetamol in Pregnancy: Myths, Facts, and Safe Use
Paracetamol is the first-choice medicine for pain and fever in pregnancy. Learn the safe dose, the facts behind the headlines, and when to ask us.
Read the guideUrinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy: Spotting Them Early and Treating Them Safely
UTIs are common in pregnancy and safely treatable. Learn the symptoms, kidney-infection warning signs, safe antibiotics, and how to prevent them.
Read the guideHigh Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: Risks, Warning Signs and Treatment
Types of high blood pressure in pregnancy, the warning signs to act on, when we start treatment, and the medicines we use in Sri Lanka.
Read the guideSmall Babies and Growth Restriction: What Parents Need to Know
What it means when a baby is small for dates, how growth is monitored in Sri Lanka, when Doppler scans are needed, and what happens next.
Read the guideEveryday questions
The things many mothers wonder about but hesitate to ask.
Sex During Pregnancy: What's Safe and What to Expect
Sex is safe in most pregnancies. When it isn't, how desire changes, staying comfortable as pregnancy progresses, and the myths worth setting aside.
Read the guideFlying While Pregnant: What You Need to Know
When it's safe to fly in pregnancy, airline certificate rules, reducing clot risk on long flights, and what to arrange before you travel.
Read the guideStretch Marks in Pregnancy: An Honest Guide
An honest look at stretch marks in pregnancy — why they happen, what the evidence says about preventing them, and what actually fades them afterwards.
Read the guideThe finish line
Preparing for delivery
Packing your bag and understanding how your baby may arrive.
Your Maternity Hospital Bag: A Sri Lankan Checklist
What to pack for delivery at a Sri Lankan hospital — for you, your baby and your support person — and when to have it ready.
Read the guidePreparing for a Normal Vaginal Delivery
Signs labour has started, when to go in, the three stages, pain relief options and what to expect afterwards — written for delivery in Sri Lanka.
Read the guideCaesarean Delivery: When It’s Needed, What to Expect, and How to Recover
What happens during a caesarean birth, how long recovery really takes, preventing blood clots, and your birth choices after a previous caesarean.
Read the guideCommon questions
Frequently asked questions
When should I book my first antenatal visit?
Ideally as soon as your pregnancy test is positive — an early visit lets us confirm the pregnancy, date it accurately and start folic acid if you have not already.
Which supplements do I need in pregnancy?
Folic acid before conception and through the first trimester, with iron and calcium as advised at your visits. Other supplements are individual — discuss them before starting.
I have a fever while pregnant — what should I do?
Fever in pregnancy always deserves a same-day medical check, especially during dengue season. Paracetamol is safe to use at the recommended dose while you seek advice.
How many scans will I have?
A dating scan in early pregnancy, an anomaly scan around 20 weeks, and growth scans as advised — your consultant will plan these with you.
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Medical notice: Information on this page is general and does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are seriously unwell or experiencing an emergency, seek immediate assistance from the nearest hospital emergency department.