VISIT SUMMARY
WHAT TO EXPECT AT EACH VISIT
FIRST TRIMESTER
6 -10 weeks
Meet the Doctor, learn about NEST and decide which hospital you will deliver at
Review medical history and have a basic physical exam
You will be weighed, and your blood pressure checked
It is too early to hear the fetal heart rate
Dating ultrasound and blood work may be ordered if not already done
Flu Shot (once during influenza season (Nov-April).
Visits are monthly
COMMON TOPICS/QUESTIONS:
DUE DATE CALCULATOR
PREGNANCY OVERVIEW
10-14 weeks
You will be weighed and your blood pressure checked
We may try to listen for the fetal heart depending on how far along you are.
Blood work and urine tests to determine blood type, immunity to MMR and Varicella, STI screening (including HIV, Hep B, Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea), Anemia and thyroid function
We will review your dating Ultrasound and give you an Estimated Due Date. This due date will not change with future ultrasounds.
If you have had a previous pregnancy with high blood pressure or signs of placental insufficiency (small baby, preeclampsia, SGA) you may be asked to start a low dose of Aspirin until 36 weeks to decrease the risk for this pregnancy.
Flu Shot (once during influenza season (Nov-April)
Visits are monthly
COMMON TOPICS/QUESTIONS: