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What does a first prenatal visit like? |
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The initial prenatal visit is like this
General medical history and health assessment is taken
Family history including maternal obstetric history
Fetal development and healthy pregnancy information and counseling
Physical Exam to include but not limited to:
Height
Weight
Blood pressure
Pulse
Abdomen to include; fundal height, fetal position and fetal heart tones
Estimation of gestational age and due date based on findings
Assessment of edema, reflexes and varicosities
Blood draw for laboratory tests.
Gross urinanlasis to asses for glucose protein and other wellness indicators
Everything is documented
Questions are answered
The next visit is scheduled and payment is documented
How often will you want to see me?
Once a month until 34 weeks
From 34 weeks to 38 every other week
From 38 weeks until delivery once a week.
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