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Initial Prenatal Visit:
A complete history and physical examination
Initial prenatal blood work
Weight
Blood pressure
Urine Screening
Prenatal education and counseling
Insurance and financial counseling (Please bring copy of your insurance card with you at 1st visit)
This first visit will take approximately 90 minutes. You will initially meet with a registered nurse that will review your past history and provide comprehensive educational counseling. Please bring a list of questions you may be concerned about, and both the nurse and physician will discuss them with you.
The physician will do a complete physical exam including, breast exam, pap smear (if indicated), and pelvic exam.
Prenatal labs and urine will be obtained at this initial visit.
Follow up visits:
Weight
Blood pressure
Urine screening (check for glucose and protein)
Listen to fetal heart tones and evaluate growth
Answer any questions regarding your pregnancy
Scheduling of Future Visits:
First 28 weeks = monthly visits
28 to 36 weeks = every two week visits
36 weeks to delivery = weekly visits
This may vary depending on the health needs of each individual.
Cervical checks will be done toward the very end of pregnancy,(38 or 39 weeks) unless you may be having a potential problem. i.e. (premature onset of labor or amniotic fluid leak).
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