In Greece, marriage in a leap year is considered unlucky. One in five engaged couples in Greece will plan to avoid getting married in a leap year. In February 1988 the town of Anthony in Texas, declared itself leap year capital of the world, and an international leapling birthday club was started.
Although your first hospital antenatal appointment may not be until you are around 12 weeks pregnant, telling your GP and/or midwife promptly will help to make sure you receive maternity healthcare that takes into account all your health needs and preferences. Find maternity units in your area.
Most pregnant women have between ten and 15 prenatal visits. If you have a partner or labor coach, you may want that person to come to some of these appointments with you. Typically, a mom-to-be will visit her doctor or midwife every four weeks during the first and second trimesters.