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.
Prenatal care. During the third trimester, your health care provider might ask you to come in for more frequent checkups â perhaps every two weeks beginning at week 28 and every week beginning at week 36. Like previous visits, your health care provider will check your weight and blood pressure and ask about any signs or symptoms you're experiencing.