The GROUP Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C.

So You're Having A Baby!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Amazing changes take place in a pregnant woman’s body, as her baby grows and develops. With every pregnancy, new experiences, questions and concerns may arise. With more births each year, “The Group” has the experience to answer your questions and help you understand important prenatal topics such as nutrition, exercise, high-risk pregnancy, genetic screening and labor and delivery.

This is a very important experience in a woman’s life and we hope to make it a pleasant and memorable one.

A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone —unknown

Prenatal Visit Timeline

6-11 weeks-New OB Interview and lab work
8-12 weeks-New OB Exam (may include a pelvic exam), you may choose to have an ultrasound and early fetal screening blood work
12 weeks- first chance to listen to your baby’s heart beat
16 weeks-you may do fetal screening blood work
20 weeks- fetal screening ultrasound
24 weeks- finger stick for diabetes and anemia
28 weeks- begin fetal kick counts
32 weeks- routine visit
34 weeks- routine visit, Midwifery patients will begin birth planning
36 weeks- Group B Strep screen (you will need to undress from waist down for this vaginal swab)
37 weeks- routine visit
38 weeks- routine visit
39 weeks- routine visit, cervical check
40 weeks- routine visit, cervical check
41 weeks- ultrasound, fetal monitoring and cervical check

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