

Check your blood pressure, height, and weight.Conduct a complete physical exam, including a pelvic exam and Pap test, if needed.Ask about your family’s medical history.Ask you questions about your medical history including diseases, operations, or prior pregnancies.Your initial visit for prenatal care will be quite comprehensive. The technician will go over some of the testing that will be done. You will also be having an ultrasound before your first appointment. They will spend about 30 minutes on the phone with you going over your medical history. If you are a known high-risk patient or are concerned about the first weeks of your pregnancy, we are able to see you earlier.īefore you even see your physician you will receive a call for a phone interview from one of our nurses.

Prenatal care generally begins around 8 weeks after your last menstrual period. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy and healthy birth.Īfter your baby is born, you’ll have access to the highest quality neonatal care and continuing support from your physician. Access to a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist for your genetic testing.A board-certified anesthesiologist during labor and delivery.An ultrasound technician, who can monitor the growth and development of your baby.About once each month for weeks 4 through 28.An OB/GYN physician who oversees and manages your care with regular appointments.Throughout your pregnancy, you have access to: Many of our obstetricians on staff can manage both high- and low-risk pregnancies. Pregnancy complications such as diabetes in pregnancy, hypertension, or preeclampsia.

