Pregnancy Care Malta – Antenatal Scans & NIPT
Antenatal care from early pregnancy onwards.
Pregnancy scans, monitoring, and specialist obstetric care tailored to you and your baby.
Pregnancy is a time of change, anticipation, and sometimes uncertainty. Regular follow-up ensures both mother and baby are progressing as expected, while giving you the opportunity to ask questions and stay informed.
At LifeScan Clinic Naxxar, we combine obstetric consultations with pregnancy ultrasound scans, so you receive immediate verbal results and clear answers in a calm environment.
Pregnancy Care
Antenatal Check-ups & Scans
Dating and viability scans (first scan at 8–10 weeks), a visit every 4 weeks during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters (12–36 weeks), and weekly towards the end of pregnancy.
NIPT screening from 11 weeks, and your post-natal check around 6–8 weeks after birth.
Our ObstetriciansAntenatal & Postnatal Support
Birth, Feeding & Your Newborn
Hypnobirthing classes with a midwife, pelvic health physiotherapy in pregnancy and after birth, and our Breastfeeding Clinic.
Newborn ultrasound screening of the hips, brain, spine and kidneys.
Support Before & After BirthOur Obstetricians
Book online here, or tap Learn more to read about each obstetrician.
Ms Olivia Anne Cassar
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Fertility and reproductive endocrinology, gynaecology, perimenopause and menopause, and routine and high-risk pregnancy care.
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Dr Mario Refalo
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
General gynaecology, perimenopause and menopause, antenatal care, period problems, pelvic pain and fertility assessment, with a special interest in reproductive medicine.
Dr Marie Claire Vassallo
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Pregnancy care, gynaecology and fertility, with a special interest in obstetrics and infertility and specialist training in ultrasound.
Dr Maria Christina Tabone
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Antenatal monitoring and pregnancy scans, cervical screening and gynaecological assessments, combined with real-time ultrasound.
Your Appointment at LifeScan
- No referral is needed: book directly online and pick a time that suits you.
- Bring any previous scan reports, smear results or hospital letters.
- If you are pregnant, bring your pregnancy notes and booklet.
- Bring a list of the medicines you take.
- Ultrasound scans, mammography and bone density scans are all available here at LifeScan.
Antenatal & Postnatal Support
Preparing for the birth, feeding your baby and newborn checks.
Ms Carolyn Sultana
Pelvic Health & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Pelvic floor physiotherapy for women and men, pregnancy and post-natal care, and rehabilitation before and after prostate or breast surgery.
Newborn Ultrasound Screening
Hips, Brain, Spine & Kidneys
Gentle, radiation-free scans for your newborn, performed and reported by a consultant radiologist.
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Breastfeeding Clinic
Breastfeeding Assistance & Support
Help with latch, milk supply and discomfort, with practical advice to build your confidence with breastfeeding.
Ms Nadège Buttigieg
Midwife & Hypnobirthing Teacher
Hypnobirthing classes and antenatal education for expectant couples: breathing, relaxation and visualisation for a positive birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about pregnancy care, scans, NIPT and support before and after birth.
Which obstetricians can I see for pregnancy care?
Ms Olivia Anne Cassar, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, provides routine and high-risk antenatal care and books through a request form. Dr Mario Refalo provides antenatal care with ultrasound as part of your check-ups. Dr Marie Claire Vassallo holds a master's in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound, and Dr Maria Christina Tabone provides antenatal monitoring and routine pregnancy scans.
At what week of pregnancy can I have an early viability scan?
An early pregnancy viability scan (often called a dating scan) is typically performed from 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy onwards to confirm the pregnancy, check the baby's heartbeat, and determine the estimated due date.
What is NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) and when is it done?
NIPT is a highly accurate blood screening test for chromosomal conditions (such as Down's syndrome) that analyses cell-free DNA from the placenta in the mother's blood. It can be performed from 11 weeks of pregnancy onwards, accompanied by an ultrasound assessment.
Do you offer hypnobirthing or antenatal classes?
Yes. Ms Nadège Buttigieg, a midwife at Mater Dei Hospital and a qualified hypnobirthing teacher, offers hypnobirthing classes and antenatal education for expectant couples: breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques, and preparing for birth and parenthood. Birth partners are welcome.
Can I see a physiotherapist during pregnancy or after birth?
Yes. Ms Carolyn Sultana, a pelvic health physiotherapist, treats pelvic and low back pain in pregnancy, diastasis recti (tummy muscle separation), perineal tear and caesarean scars, and bladder leakage, and guides exercise during pregnancy and a safe return to exercise after birth.
Do you offer breastfeeding support?
Yes. Our Breastfeeding Clinic helps with latch, milk supply concerns and discomfort, with personalised advice and practical techniques to build your confidence with breastfeeding.
At what stage will I have the post-partum/natal check up?
Our post-partum (post-natal) check-up is usually carried out around 6-8 weeks after delivery. This appointment allows your doctor to check how your body is recovering after childbirth and discuss any symptoms or concerns.
Can my newborn have screening scans at LifeScan?
Yes. Newborn ultrasound screening checks the hips, brain, spine and kidneys. The scans are gentle and radiation-free, and are performed and reported by a consultant radiologist.
Do I need a referral for pregnancy care?
No. You can book directly online and pick a time that suits you; for Ms Cassar, fill in the request form on her profile and the clinic will contact you to confirm a date and time. Please bring your pregnancy notes and booklet to each visit.