| # of weeks | What to Expect During the Visit | Reminders and General Plans for Your Next Visits |
1 | 6-8 | Confirmation Visit. Pelvic exam, prenatal info reviewed, prenatal vitamins prescribed, ultrasound, OB folder given. | Review & sign consent forms for genetic testing and fetal screening. Bring to your next visit for OB Work-up |
2 | 12 | OB Work-Up. Pap smear (if due), prenatal labs, urine culture, genetic testing & fetal screening (if desired) | Discuss tests for high-risk pregnancy |
3 | 16 | Routine Visit. AFP blood test | Schedule 20-week ultrasound* (unless you are being followed by specialist) |
4 | 20 | Routine Visit. Anatomy ultrasound (*scheduled separately from visit with doctor.) |
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5 | 24 | Routine Visit. 1-hour glucose test and Complete Blood Count | Obtain Glucola & review instructions for next visit. Consume Glucola before next appointment. |
6 | 28 | Routine Visit. 1-hour glucose test and Complete Blood Count (if not done at last visit) Rhogam Injection + AB Screen if Rh negative, TDAP Injection | Review Cord Blood Banking. Sign up for and attend maternity classes, hospital tour, etc. Begin appointments now every 2 weeks. |
7 | 30 | Routine Visit | Pre-register at Northside Hospital |
8 | 32 | Routine Visit |
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9 | 34 | Routine Visit | Select a pediatrician. Begin appointments every week. |
10 | 36 | Routine Visit. Group B Strep culture, cervix check, bloodwork |
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11 | 37 | Routine Visit | |
12 | 38 | Routine Visit |
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13 | 39 | Routine Visit. Cervix check |
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14 | 40 | Routine Visit. Cervix check | Discuss delivery/induction of labor |