Pregnancy Follow-Up Step by Step: Pregnancy Follow-Up Packages in Riyadh — Al-Taawun Branch
CBAHI accreditedUltrasound in the clinicLab in the same building
Regular antenatal follow-up picks up early many complications that often start without symptoms, such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and anaemia. At Medical World Polyclinic, Al-Taawun Branch — Al-Taawun district, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road, North Riyadh, three pregnancy follow-up packages start from SAR 499 with Dr. Hanan Helal, with ultrasound and blood tests in the same building.
Dr. Hanan HelalObstetrics & gynecology specialist
9:00 AM – 12:00 PMand 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
12 visitsin the 9-month package
Al-Taawun BranchAl-Taawun district, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road
Prices for Al-Taawun Branch · insurance patients are welcome — ask about your cover when booking
How much does pregnancy follow-up cost in Riyadh, and what sets the package price?
The cost of pregnancy follow-up varies with: the length of the package, the number of scans and visits, the tests included, and whether the price includes VAT.
So compare what each package includes, not just the number. At Al-Taawun Branch: 3 months SAR 499 (ultrasound 3 times), 6 months SAR 999 (ultrasound 6 times and more tests), and 9 months SAR 1,399 (12 visits, an ultrasound at every visit and a 4D scan with video). Prices exclude VAT. A package gives you one clear price for the whole period instead of paying for each visit separately.
Why regular follow-up, even if your pregnancy feels normal?
Because many pregnancy complications have no symptoms at first — mild pre-eclampsia, for example, often has none, and regular blood pressure and urine checks are what pick it up.
That is why the Saudi Ministry of Health advises regular follow-up even when everything seems normal. Visits also check your baby’s growth and heartbeat, screen for gestational diabetes and anaemia, and guide you on supplements such as iron, with folic acid 400 micrograms a day for the first 12 weeks according to the NHS unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.
The nine months of pregnancy in three trimesters
First trimesterMonths 1–3The first visit before the end of week 12, the dating scan, first blood tests, and folic acid.
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Second trimesterMonths 4–6The detailed anomaly scan, gestational diabetes screening, and first baby movements.
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Third trimesterMonths 7–9More frequent visits: blood pressure, urine, baby’s growth and position, and getting ready for birth.
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The nine months of pregnancy in three trimesters — symbolic illustration
How often is pregnancy follow-up, and what happens at each visit?
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Saudi Ministry of Health schedule for a low-risk pregnancy — 8 core visits, with more if your doctor advises
In practice, visits are roughly monthly in the first and second trimesters, then every two weeks until week 36, then weekly until birth. At each visit:
Blood pressureChecked at every visit — a rise can be a sign of pre-eclampsia.
Urine testTo check for protein in your urine.
Baby’s growthBump measurement from about 25 weeks, and ultrasound according to your stage.
Baby’s movementsYour doctor will ask about them — any change in the pattern is a reason to call straight away.
Weight & nutritionWeight checks and the right supplements for each stage.
Your questionsTime to go through results and the dates of your next tests.
Ultrasound in the clinicYour doctor does the scan in the clinic and explains what it shows.
Warning signs: when to go to the emergency department now
Call an ambulance on 997 or go to the obstetric emergency department nowVaginal bleeding, especially with severe pain · severe or persistent tummy pain · reduced, stopped or changed baby movements — do not wait until the next day · a severe headache with blurred vision, or sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet · fluid leaking from the vagina.
Contact your doctor the same day if you have a temperature of 38°C or above, repeated vomiting so you can’t keep food or fluids down, or you have not felt your baby move by 24 weeks.
Check your knowledge: when should you go to the emergency department?
Five quick questions — for awareness, not diagnosis. If you are unsure about any symptom, call your doctor or the emergency department.
1. Do you have heavy bleeding, bleeding or spotting with tummy pain, or severe or persistent tummy pain?Yes → emergency now
2. Do you have a severe headache with blurred vision or problems with your sight, or sudden swelling of your face or hands?Yes → emergency now
3. Have your baby’s movements slowed down or changed, or is fluid leaking from your vagina?Yes → emergency now
4. Do you have a temperature of 38°C or above, or repeated vomiting so you can’t keep food or fluids down?Yes → contact your doctor today
5. Have you not started pregnancy follow-up yet, or missed a follow-up appointment?Yes → book an appointment
Call an ambulance on 997 or go to the obstetric emergency department of the nearest hospital now — do not wait for your next appointment. Call an ambulance: 997
Contact your doctor today to have it checked; if symptoms get worse, call an ambulance on 997. WhatsApp920002278
Regular follow-up picks up many complications early. Book your appointment: WhatsApp920002278
No warning signs in your answers. Keep your follow-up appointments, and call straight away if any of the symptoms above appear. WhatsApp920002278
Based on NHS and Saudi MOH guidance — it does not replace a consultation with your doctor.
The antenatal clinic at Al-Taawun Branch
Dr. Hanan Helal
Obstetrics & gynecology specialist — Al-Taawun Branch, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road, Al-Taawun district
Over 30 years of experience in pregnancy care and obstetrics
Ultrasound in the clinic, tests in the lab in the same building
Saturday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
It depends on the length of the package, the number of scans and the tests included. At Al-Taawun Branch: the 3-month package is SAR 499, the 6-month package SAR 999 and the 9-month package SAR 1,399. Prices exclude VAT.
How often is pregnancy follow-up?
Roughly monthly in the first and second trimesters, then every two weeks until week 36, then weekly. The Saudi Ministry of Health schedule for a low-risk pregnancy has 8 core visits: before week 12, then at 18, 24, 28, 32, 36, 38 and 40 weeks.
When should pregnancy follow-up start?
As soon as possible after you find out you are pregnant. The Saudi Ministry of Health recommends the first visit before the end of week 12, with your first blood tests and the dating scan.
How do I book a pregnancy follow-up appointment at Al-Taawun Branch?
Call or WhatsApp 920002278. The clinic runs with Dr. Hanan Helal Saturday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM, in the Al-Taawun district on Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road.
What pregnancy follow-up offers does Al-Taawun Branch in Riyadh have?
Three packages: 3 months SAR 499 instead of 800, 6 months SAR 999 instead of 1,500, and 9 months SAR 1,399 instead of 3,000, which includes 12 visits, an ultrasound at every visit and a 4D scan with video. Prices exclude VAT.
Which tests are in the pregnancy follow-up packages?
3 months: complete blood count, blood sugar, urine test and blood group. The 6-month package adds Toxoplasma and vitamin D. The 9-month package includes the core tests, Toxoplasma and additional tests explained when you book.
In which month is the detailed anomaly scan?
Between 18 and 22 weeks in the Saudi Ministry of Health schedule — around the fifth month. It checks your baby’s growth and organs, and your doctor sets the right date for you.
In which month is a 4D scan done?
In the 9-month package at Al-Taawun Branch, the 4D scan is done around the fifth month with a video copy, and your doctor sets the exact day. It shows your baby’s features as part of a scan with a medical purpose; checking the organs is the job of the anomaly scan.
CBAHI accreditedBook a pregnancy follow-up package at Al-Taawun BranchWith Dr. Hanan Helal — Al-Taawun district, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road. Ultrasound in the clinic and the lab in the same building, Saturday to Thursday.Book on WhatsApp920002278
CBAHI accreditedBook a pregnancy follow-up package at Al-Taawun BranchWith Dr. Hanan Helal — Al-Taawun district, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Road. Ultrasound in the clinic and the lab in the same building, Saturday to Thursday.Book on WhatsApp920002278
