APPOINTMENT
SCHEDULE
OVERVIEW
The following is a general overview of what your appointments will look like throughout your pregnancy.
APPOINTMENT
SCHEDULE
OVERVIEW
The following is a general overview of what your appointments will look like throughout your pregnancy.
APPOINTMENT
SCHEDULE
OVERVIEW
The following is a general overview of what your appointments will look like throughout your pregnancy.
WEEKS BY GESTATIONAL AGE
APPOINTMENT FREQUENCY
TYPICAL APPOINTMENT
TYPICAL TESTS/PROCEDURES
CONCERNS/CONTACT US
WEEKS BY GESTATIONAL AGE
APPOINTMENT FREQUENCY
TYPICAL APPOINTMENT
TYPICAL TESTS/PROCEDURES
CONCERNS/CONTACT US
2-12 WEEKS
First Appointments are Typically Scheduled between 8 and 12 Weeks
Approx. Every 4 Weeks
- Bedside Ultrasound
- Complete Physical
- Review of Medical History
- Establishment of Obstetrical Care
- Lab Work
- Pap Smear
- Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing
- Urine Testing
- Miscarriage
- Bleeding
- Pelvic Pain
- Severe Vomiting
2-12 WEEKS
First Appointments are Typically Scheduled between 8 and 12 Weeks
Approx. Every 4 Weeks
- Bedside Ultrasound
- Complete Physical
- Review of Medical History
- Establishment of Obstetrical Care
- Lab Work
- Pap Smear
- Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing
- Urine Testing
- Miscarriage
- Bleeding
- Pelvic Pain
- Severe Vomiting
12-18 WEEKS
Approx. Every 4 Weeks
- Heartbeat Check
- Blood Pressure
- Weight
- Discussion with Provider Regarding Any Issues
- Quad Marker Screen
- Gender Check
A gender check ultrasound between 16-20 weeks is optional and not medically necessary. This service is not billed to your insurance and will be self pay. This is also a separate appointment that will not take place at your routine obstetrical visit for the month. Please schedule with the receptionists. Some limitations apply.
- Bleeding
- Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
- Heavy Discharge or Pelvic Pressure
12-18 WEEKS
Approx. Every 4 Weeks
- Heartbeat Check
- Blood Pressure
- Weight
- Discussion with Provider Regarding Any Issues
- Quad Marker Screen
- Gender Check
A gender check ultrasound between 16-20 weeks is optional and not medically necessary. This service is not billed to your insurance and will be self pay. This is also a separate appointment that will not take place at your routine obstetrical visit for the month. Please schedule with the receptionists. Some limitations apply.
- Bleeding
- Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
- Heavy Discharge or Pelvic Pressure
19-28 WEEKS
Approx. Every 4 Weeks
- Heartbeat Check
- Blood Pressure
- Discussion with Provider Regarding Any Issues
-
Ultrasound
- Total Anatomy Ultrasound including Gender Check
(20-21 weeks) - Gestational Diabetes Screening
(24-28 weeks) - RhoGAM
- Bleeding
- Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
- Frequent Abdominal Cramps
19-28 WEEKS
Approx. Every 4 Weeks
- Heartbeat Check
- Blood Pressure
- Discussion with Provider Regarding Any Issues
-
Ultrasound
- Total Anatomy Ultrasound including Gender Check
(20-21 weeks) -
Gestational Diabetes Screening
(24-28 weeks) -
RhoGAM
- Bleeding
- Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
- Frequent Abdominal Cramps
28-34 WEEKS
Approx. Every 2 Weeks
- Heartbeat Check
- Blood Pressure
- Discussion with Provider Regarding Any Issues
- Any Non-Stress Test
- AFI’s
- Ultrasounds Needed During Pregnancy
- Bleeding
- Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
- Frequent Abdominal Cramps
- Persistent Headache
- Visual Changes
- Decreased Fetal Movement
28-34 WEEKS
Approx. Every 2 Weeks
- Heartbeat Check
- Blood Pressure
- Discussion with Provider Regarding Any Issues
- Any Non-Stress Test
- AFI’s
- Ultrasounds Needed During Pregnancy
- Bleeding
- Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
- Frequent Abdominal Cramps
- Persistent Headache
- Visual Changes
- Decreased Fetal Movement
36-42 WEEKS
Approx. Every Week
- Discussion About What to Expect for Labor
- Cervical Checks in the Last Month of Pregnancy
- Stripping Membranes
- Evaluation for Other Obstetrical Issues
- GBS Culture
(36 weeks)
- Persistent and Consistent Hard Contractions
- Bleeding
- Leaking Fluid
- Persistent Headache
- Visual Changes
- Decreased Fetal Movement
36-42 WEEKS
Approx. Every Week
- Discussion About What to Expect for Labor
- Cervical Checks in the Last Month of Pregnancy
- Stripping Membranes
- Evaluation for Other Obstetrical Issues
- GBS Culture
(36 Weeks)
- Persistent and Consistent Hard Contractions
- Bleeding
- Leaking Fluid
- Persistent Headache
- Visual Changes
- Decreased Fetal Movement
VISIT
6 Weeks After Delivery or 2 Weeks After C-Section
- Physical Exam
- Incision Checks
- Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Birth Control
- Signs of Depression
- Breast Infection
- Heavy Bleeding
POSTPARTUM VISIT
2 Weeks After C-Section
- Physical Exam
- Incision Checks
- Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Birth Control
- Signs of Depression
- Breast Infection
- Heavy Bleeding