It is recommended that the visit be conducted around the 7th month of pregnancy. The early relationship and trust between the expectant parents and the health visitor can help support the early attachment with the unborn child.

Some possible topics during the pregnancy visit include:

• Introduction to the Health Visitor Service, our services, the number of home visits, and our partners
• Previous pregnancies and births
• Current contacts during the current pregnancy
• The current pregnancy and birth; expectations and plans for before/after childbirth
• Plans for post-birth hospitalization
• Practical purchases for the baby
• Considerations regarding breastfeeding or bottle-feeding
• Breastfeeding history when necessary
• The physical, mental, and social conditions of the pregnant person
• The mental and social conditions of the expectant father/partner
• Expectations about parenthood
• Expectations to the child
• Family dynamics
• Living conditions

These topics help provide comprehensive support and guidance during the pregnancy visit.

The earlier in pregnancy you stop smoking, the better it is for your child and you as parents.

New studies show that pregnant women exposed to passive smoking have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and having children with lower birth weight. Smoking and passive smoking also increase the risk of fetal death. Therefore, it's important that you are not exposed to other people's smoke.

Esbjerg Municipality offers free smoking cessation support. 

Talk to your health visitor, midwife, or doctor if you want to quit.

You can also get advice by contacting the STOP-line at 80 31 31 31 or visiting STOP-lines webpage.

The Danish Health Authority recommends that you completely avoid alcohol during pregnancy, as the lower limit for when alcohol is harmful to your child is uncertain.

Talk to your health visitor, midwife, or doctor if you want to quit.