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What to Expect at OB Visits

All Trimesters

  • Upon arrival, you will be provided a cup to leave a urine specimen
  • Check for fetal heart tones with a doppler (after 12 weeks gestation)
  • Check weight and blood pressure --Recommend Flu/Covid vaccine

First Trimester (Through 14 weeks)

  • A lab slip will be provided to obtain routine prenatal lab work
  • Discussion about genetic testing (optional)
  • Possible ultrasound (for any problems, dating issues, etc)
  • Appointments will be every 4 weeks

Second Trimester (15-28 weeks)

  • Prescription for a fetal anatomy ultrasound
  • A lab slip will be provided to obtain gestational diabetes screening (around 28 weeks)
  • Will measure fundal height (size of the uterus)
  • Appointments will be every 4 weeks

Third Trimester (28-40 weeks)

  • Offer TdAP vaccine (between 28-36 weeks) This helps to prevent "whooping cough" with baby before they are able to receive their own vaccinations.
  • Appointments every 2-3 weeks from 28-35 weeks, then weekly visits from 36+ weeks
  • Group Beta Strep (GBS) culture at 36 weeks (unless you tested positive for this earlier in the pregnancy)
  • Cervical exams starting 36-38 weeks (unless you are a scheduled cesarean section)
  • Measure fundal height (size of the uterus)
  • Discuss preparedness for baby, labor and delivery, etc, hospital registration packet