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.
This appointment is one of the longest appointments that you will have during your pregnancy. You will want to be prepared for this visit by knowing your basic health information, as you will be asked to give a detailed health history. You will also have additional testing and blood work done during this visit.