OB Education


 

OB Education

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Additional Information


Approximate Weekly Schedule

 

0 Weeks

The first day of last menstrual period

 

2 Weeks

Conception

 

6–8 Weeks

First Sonogram

First Obstetrical appointment

 

10+ Weeks – Optional

Obstetrical appointment

  • Genetic blood draw to determine gender, the risk of Down Syndrome, Trisomy and other genetic problems
  • Possible to hear the heartbeat by Doppler

 

12 Weeks

Sonogram – Nuchal Translucency

Obstetrical appointment

  • Physical exam
  • Pap
  • Cultures

 

16 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • If desired, register for the hospital’s childbirth classes. Classes usually are taken from 28 to 32 weeks

 

20 Weeks

Sonogram (gender can usually be determined during this sonogram if desired

Obstetrical appointment

 

24 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • Discuss Glucose Testing for next appointment
  • Discuss Cord Blood information

 

28 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • Gestational diabetes screen
  • Tdap
  • Rhogam and antibody screen if Rh negative
  • Confirmation of pediatrician

 

30 Weeks

Sonogram

Obstetrical appointment

 

32 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

 

34 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

 

36 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • Group B Strep Vaginal Culture
  • Cervical exam (optional)

 

37 Weeks

Sonogram

Obstetrical appointment

 

38 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • Cervical exam

 

40 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • Cervical exam

 

Estimated due date (normal labor and delivery can occur anytime from 37 to 41 weeks)
Additional sonograms will be ordered if they are medically necessary. You can request a sonogram anytime, please be aware that your insurance company may not reimburse you for additional sonograms.

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