What Documents a Non-Residents of Canada is Required to Provide to Canadian Hospital?

After choosing your doctor in Canada, you will need to prepare the following list of necessary tests for them:

Before Arrival to Canada

1. Tests:

• Ultrasound:
  

  • 8-10 weeks of pregnancy

  • FTS (First Trimester Screening) at 12-14 weeks of pregnancy

  • Anatomy ultrasound at 18-22 weeks of pregnancy

• Blood Test (12-16 weeks of pregnancy):

  • Hemoglobin (HB)

  • Platelets (PLT)

  • Blood type

  • Rubella

  • Hepatitis B (HBsAg)

  • VDRL

  • HIV

  • TSH

  • STDs (Gonorrhea and Chlamydia)

• Urine Test

• Pap Test (cervical cytology)

• NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, panorama)

• FTS (First Trimester Screening)

2. General Medical Record (or a statement from your doctor)

3. List of Medications Being Used (vitamins, hormonal tablets)

4. IVF or Natural Pregnancy

Doctors also recommend before arrival:

1. Aspirin Course: Future mother and father should take a course of aspirin.

2. Movement During Flight: Try to walk more during the flight to avoid thrombosis and leg swelling.

3. Compression Stockings: If possible, purchase compression stockings for the expecting mother.

Once arrived in Canada, the expecting mother is required to conduct (with a referral from the doctor):

• Ultrasound at 37 weeks

• Blood Test