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.
Your doctor may order an ultrasound scan at any time during your pregnancy. The most common time to have one is between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy. But you may have an ultrasound earlier in your pregnancy to help determine your due date or check for problems with the baby's development.