Prenatal Schedule

VISIT SCHEDULE:

First OB visit: Full history and examination including pelvic exam

8 - 32 weeks: routinely one visit every 4 weeks for a tummy check

32 - 36 weeks: routinely one visit every 2 weeks for a tummy check

36 weeks until delivery: routinely one visit every week and a pelvic exam

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DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SCHEDULE:

First visit: Pre-natal blood work (drawn from arm), Urine testing, Pap smear (if needed), Gonorrhea and Chlamydia screening, scheduling of ultrasound for confirmation of pregnancy and pregnancy dating, if not already performed.

11-13/16 weeks: Quad screen or Non-Invasive Pregnancy Test (NIPT) - (optional for low-risk women

and Cystic Fibrosis screening (optional for all women) - blood tests drawn from the arm.

20 weeks:  Routine Ultrasound for fetal anatomy, and if desired, gender.

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24 - 28 weeks: Glucose Tolerance Test (blood drawn from arm one hour after glucose drink) If you are Rh negative your glucose test must be performed in your 28th week, at which time you will receive a RhoGAM injection.

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35-36 weeks: Group B Streptococcus ("GBS") vaginal culture & repeat blood work

The above schedule is for a routine pregnancy. If you develop any problems this schedule may not apply. Please be aware it is up to the physician to provide the appropriate care for your specific needs.