Initial Prenatal 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).