Prenatal Services

The information below illustrates a ‘typical’ schedule for prenatal care. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, you may need to have additional tests and see your physician more frequently. In these cases, your physician will discuss an adjusted schedule with you.

1. First Visit (8-10 weeks)

• Comprehensive history and physical exam
• PAP Smear (if indicated) and cervical cultures
• Blood and urine testing
• Ultrasound

2. From 12-28 Weeks

Visits every 4 weeks to:

• Check weight, blood pressure, and urine
• Check growth of uterus and fetal heart tones

Testing:

• 11-14 weeks and 16-19 weeks; optional genetic testing
• 18-20 weeks; comprehensive ultrasound (Level II)
• 28 weeks; check for anemia and diabetes
• If Rh Negative, Rhogam shot at 28 weeks

3. From 28-35 Weeks

Visits every 2-3 weeks to:

• Check weight, blood pressure, and urine
• Check growth of uterus and fetal heart tones

Testing:

• 35-36 weeks; vaginal swab for Group B Strep

4. 36 Weeks Through Delivery

Visits every week to:

• Check weight, blood pressure, and urine
• Check growth of uterus and fetal heart tones

37 weeks to delivery:

• Cervical exams to check for dilation