Although normal pregnancies follow the typical schedule below, your visits may be
modified depending on how your pregnancy progresses. We refer to your pregnancy in
weeks. A term pregnancy is 40 weeks, beginning on the first day of your last menstrual
cycle. Two of those weeks you were not pregnant, as conception often occurs about 14
days after the start of your last period. We also use a lunar calendar, which is 28
days. Therefore, term pregnancy is 40 weeks but about 9 full months. If we use
terminology that is confusing, please let us know you do not understand. We are happy
to answer any questions; you might want to write down your questions before your
visit
Your visits are usually scheduled once a month. Except for the 1st OB, visit you can expect each visit to be short. At each visit we will weigh you, take your blood pressure, measure your uterus and check the baby’s heartbeat. We will be happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you might have.
Weeks Gestation 4-8 weeks Pregnancy Confirmation
What you can expect at this visit
Anticipate a limited ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy withn the uterus and is developing well with an active heart rate. Following your ultrasound, you’ll talk with a obstetrician for 45‐50 minutes. A full physical is performed including a pelvic exam. A thorough medical/genetic history is taken. This is an opportunity to orient you to prenatal care. This might be the first time you hear your baby’s heart beat. Blood work and testing can be expected. we will confirm your blood group.
you will need to start on prenatal vitamins and take care of morning sickness.
Weeks Gestation 11- 12 weeks Pregnancy Confirmation
What you can expect at this visit
Screening tests with an ultrasound and biochemical tests with blood for screening chromosomal discorders like downs syndrome, neural tube defects.
Weeks Gestation 13‐17 weeks Intrauterine growth
What you can expect at this visit
supplements of Iron and calcium will be started to meet the requirements of the growing fetus.
If Screening tests show positive markers confirmation with AFP blood test and/or amniocentesis will be performed.You need to take the 1 st tetanus toxoid dose.
Weeks Gestation 20 weeks Ultrasound
What you can expect at this visit
Ultrasound examination lasting 30‐45 minutes. At this time, we may be able to determine the anatomy of the baby ruling out anomalies. If you do not want to know, please tell us. You are welcome to bring family members and a blank DVD‐R
Weeks Gestation 28‐36 weeks Your visits are usually scheduled every two weeks.
What you can expect at this visit
26‐28 weeks Glucose Testing- You will be given a sugary “soda like” drink to take one hour before this visit. To test for anemia, we will prick your finger to check your glucose level and your blood count.
28 weeks Routine Exam RhoGam injection -If your blood type is RH negative you will need a shot called anti D RhoGam. We will let you know your blood type and discuss this further with you—usually at your 12 to 20 week visits.
Weeks Gestation 37 weeks Routine Exam Group B strep test
What you can expect at this visit
We’ll take a culture of your vagina for Group B strep, a normal presence. However, if you test positive, Group B strep could cause an infection in the baby at the time of birth. You will be treated with antibiotics when you are in labor
Weeks Gestation 40+ weeks
What you can expect at this visit
If you happen to go past your due date you can expect some extra testing at each visit. We will be checking your baby’s well being by placing you on a fetal monitor. We will also check your placenta and amniotic fluid level by ultrasound examination.
Your visits are usually scheduled once a month. Except for the 1st OB, visit you can expect each visit to be short. At each visit we will weigh you, take your blood pressure, measure your uterus and check the baby’s heartbeat. We will be happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you might have.
Weeks Gestation 4-8 weeks Pregnancy Confirmation
What you can expect at this visit
Anticipate a limited ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy withn the uterus and is developing well with an active heart rate. Following your ultrasound, you’ll talk with a obstetrician for 45‐50 minutes. A full physical is performed including a pelvic exam. A thorough medical/genetic history is taken. This is an opportunity to orient you to prenatal care. This might be the first time you hear your baby’s heart beat. Blood work and testing can be expected. we will confirm your blood group.
you will need to start on prenatal vitamins and take care of morning sickness.
Weeks Gestation 11- 12 weeks Pregnancy Confirmation
What you can expect at this visit
Screening tests with an ultrasound and biochemical tests with blood for screening chromosomal discorders like downs syndrome, neural tube defects.
Weeks Gestation 13‐17 weeks Intrauterine growth
What you can expect at this visit
supplements of Iron and calcium will be started to meet the requirements of the growing fetus.
If Screening tests show positive markers confirmation with AFP blood test and/or amniocentesis will be performed.You need to take the 1 st tetanus toxoid dose.
Weeks Gestation 20 weeks Ultrasound
What you can expect at this visit
Ultrasound examination lasting 30‐45 minutes. At this time, we may be able to determine the anatomy of the baby ruling out anomalies. If you do not want to know, please tell us. You are welcome to bring family members and a blank DVD‐R
Weeks Gestation 28‐36 weeks Your visits are usually scheduled every two weeks.
What you can expect at this visit
26‐28 weeks Glucose Testing- You will be given a sugary “soda like” drink to take one hour before this visit. To test for anemia, we will prick your finger to check your glucose level and your blood count.
28 weeks Routine Exam RhoGam injection -If your blood type is RH negative you will need a shot called anti D RhoGam. We will let you know your blood type and discuss this further with you—usually at your 12 to 20 week visits.
Weeks Gestation 37 weeks Routine Exam Group B strep test
What you can expect at this visit
We’ll take a culture of your vagina for Group B strep, a normal presence. However, if you test positive, Group B strep could cause an infection in the baby at the time of birth. You will be treated with antibiotics when you are in labor
Weeks Gestation 40+ weeks
What you can expect at this visit
If you happen to go past your due date you can expect some extra testing at each visit. We will be checking your baby’s well being by placing you on a fetal monitor. We will also check your placenta and amniotic fluid level by ultrasound examination.
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