GP During Pregnancy in Norway: Antenatal Care Explained
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All pregnant women in Norway are entitled to free follow-up with a midwife or a GP. You are offered seven pregnancy check-ups. Here is how it works, and what to do if you do not have a GP.
Who follows you up?
Both a midwife and a GP can do the pregnancy check-ups. You can choose one, or split the follow-up between them.
When to get in touch
Helsenorge recommends contacting a midwife or GP within a week of finding out that you are pregnant.
What it costs
The pregnancy check-ups are free.
Ultrasound
- All pregnant women are offered an early ultrasound in weeks 11–14.
- All pregnant women are offered a routine ultrasound in weeks 17–19.
- Women over 35, or with a specific indication, may be offered NIPT.
Work and pregnancy
If your work could harm the foetus, and your employer can neither adapt your work nor reassign you, you may be entitled to pregnancy benefit (svangerskapspenger) from Nav. You can receive it from when you have to stop working until three weeks before your due date. A doctor or midwife assesses the risk to the foetus and fills in their part of the form, and your employer fills in theirs.
If you are ill and cannot work, sick leave applies instead.
No GP?
You can get pregnancy follow-up from a midwife without having a GP. Contact the midwife service or the health centre (helsestasjon) in your municipality.
If you want a GP, you can see who has open places in your municipality on DinLos (in Norwegian).
Frequently asked questions
How many pregnancy check-ups do I get?
You are offered seven pregnancy check-ups. They are free, with a midwife or a GP.
Can a midwife follow my pregnancy instead of a GP?
Yes. Both a midwife and a GP can do the check-ups. You can choose one, or split the follow-up between them.
When should I get in touch when I am pregnant?
Helsenorge recommends contacting a midwife or GP within a week of finding out that you are pregnant.
When can I get pregnancy benefit (svangerskapspenger)?
If your work could harm the foetus and your employer can neither adapt your work nor reassign you. You can receive it from when you have to stop working until three weeks before your due date.
Sources
- Helsenorge: Svangerskapskonsultasjoner (pregnancy check-ups, in Norwegian). Seven free check-ups with a midwife or GP, when to get in touch, early ultrasound, routine ultrasound and NIPT. Last updated 1 January 2025.
- Nav: Svangerskapspenger (pregnancy benefit, in Norwegian). When you can receive pregnancy benefit, the conditions, and what the doctor or midwife and the employer must fill in. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
This article was written with AI assistance and checked against the sources above. Last verified 17 October 2026. If something looks wrong, tell us at hei@dinlos.no and we will correct it.
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