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PRENATAL CARE
When you discover you are pregnant, call the office or stop by to
schedule your prenatal care visits. Your first appointment will be with
a nurse, and will last about an hour. She will
record your medical history, previous pregnancies and generally
introduce you to our practice. Information about nutrition,
exercise, personal care, weight gain and working during pregnancy will
be reviewed. During this visit you will also be asked to go to the
lab to have blood drawn for routine prenatal tests.
At your second appointment you will meet your primary doctor or midwife
who will review your medical history and perform a complete physical
examination. He or she will discuss your special needs and
problems and make any necessary plans to ensure a safe pregnancy and
birth for you and your baby. Subsequent visits include recording
of your weight, blood pressure, fetal heart tones and routine
urinalysis.
Your visits will generally be monthly up to 28 weeks of pregnancy,
then more frequent as you near your due date. The
majority of your visits will scheduled with your primary
physician. If you have a problem and your primary provider is not
able to see you, you may be seen by another provider in the
group. We assure you that one of us is always available and ready
to assist you.
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