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Prenatal Resources

Family-Centered Prenatal Care Resource GuideOur 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.

Click the image to access our Prenatal Guide, also available here.

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

During your pregnancy, we want you to know that we are always available to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to call us at 406.222.3541 or toll free at 1.800.621.5017. You may also find more information about us at LivingstonHealthCare.org, under the Family Birth Center.

If an emergency should arise and you need help immediately, please call 406.222.3541 and ask for an obstetrics nurse, who will help you get in touch with your provider.