What is pregnancy care?
Pregnancy care, or prenatal care, is the medical care you receive before, during, and right after pregnancy.
Finding a qualified obstetrics provider and attending routine pregnancy visits can increase you and your baby’s chance of staying healthy and avoiding complications. Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC providers offer low- and high-risk pregnancy care.
What happens during prenatal visits?
During prenatal visits at Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC, expect the following:
Vital signs check
Your provider checks your weight, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs when you arrive at a prenatal appointment at Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC.
Medical history review
During the medical history review portion of an obstetrics appointment, your provider reviews your personal and family medical history. Your first appointment often takes the longest.
They ask questions about your last menstrual period, symptoms you may have, medications you take, and your history of pregnancies, medical conditions, and surgeries. Your doctor also calculates your due date.
Physical examination
Your obstetrician completes a comprehensive physical exam during pregnancy visits at Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC. They evaluate your breathing, heart rate, eyes, ears, throat, abdomen, and limbs. Your provider completes a pelvic exam and a Pap test when necessary.
Diagnostic testing
Your obstetrician might recommend diagnostic testing procedures at specific times during your pregnancy. Examples include blood tests, urine tests, glucose tests, prenatal testing, ultrasound, or other imaging procedures that detect or rule out medical problems and evaluate the health of your baby.
Health education
As part of prenatal appointments at Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC, your provider offers advice about increasing your chance of a healthy pregnancy. Examples include a healthy diet, exercise, supplement, sleep, and other lifestyle habits.
How often should I schedule pregnancy visits?
Your OB/GYN specialist lets you know how often to schedule pregnancy appointments based on your risk level. As a rule, attend prenatal appointments:
- Monthly before 28 weeks gestation
- Every two weeks at 28-36 weeks gestation
- Weekly after 36 weeks gestation
If your pregnancy is high-risk, your provider might recommend more frequent prenatal appointments.
To reduce your risk of pregnancy complications, schedule a prenatal appointment with Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC by phone or book online today.
