Initial Visit
- Determine due date
- Discuss prenatal vitamins
- Order laboratory testing
- Physical exam
About 12 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Discuss prenatal laboratory testing
- Listen to fetal heart beat
About 16 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Discuss AFP Testing
- Sign up for Childbirth Education Classes
About 20 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Perform Ultrasound
About 24 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Order on-hour glucose test (fasting is not necessary)
- Distribute hospital pre-registration forms
About 28 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Order one-hour glucose test (fasting is not necessary) (if not already done)
- A Rhogam shot is given to patients who have Rh-negative blood type
About 30 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Discuss glucose test results
About 32-36 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Check for the baby’s position
- Group B strep culture of the vagina
About 36 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Non Stress test
- Group B strep culture of the vagina
About 38-40 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Non Stress test
- Cervical examination
- Discuss plan for delivery
Contact us today to schedule your appointment by calling (972) 612-8829!