Prenatal Resources

Our providers and staff wish to welcome you to our comprehensive mother-newborn care program. It truly is our pleasure to serve you during this special time in your life. We are dedicated to providing you with a safe, healthy and joyful birth experience.

Your first visit will be with Bonnie Roll, WHNP, CNM. She will take a health history, conduct a physical exam and answer any questions. Lab work will be drawn at this time to identify risk factors. We will also discuss key information for staying healthy during pregnancy.

The following visits, which will help us to monitor the growth and development of your baby, will be with one of the six physicians listed above. The visits will be every four weeks until you are 28 weeks, and then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and weekly thereafter.

What to expect with each visit:

• Weight, blood pressure and urine sample
• Fetal movement and heart tone checks
• Uterine measurement and swelling checks
• Possible cervix checks (after 38 weeks)
• Time to ask questions and discuss concerns about pregnancy, birth and newborn care

Additional testing:

• First Visit: Prenatal panel: CBC, Syphilis, Pap (if indicated), Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Blood Type & Rh, Hepatitis B Screen, Urine Culture, Rubella, HIV
• 11-12 wks Genetic Testing (optional); Cystic Fibrosis/SMA Carrier Testing (optional)
• 15-22 wks Maternal AFP (optional)
• 20-22 wks Growth and Development Ultrasound*
• 24-28 wks Hematocrit (anemia check) and 1-hour Glucola screen to rule out Gestational Diabetes
• 28 wks Rh negative patients — antibody screen and Rhogam, if indicated
• 35-37 wks Group B Strep Test
• 36 wks Hematocrit (select patients)

*Performed at separate appointment