PRENATAL CARE

We will take the time to examine the pregnant woman’s body at your home. Let’s prepare for the birth together during the pregnancy.

-An Initial Office Visit lasting 1-2 hours, all other appointments will be about 1 hour

-Monthly appointments through 25 weeks

-Bi-weekly appointments from 25-36 weeks

-Weekly appointments from 36 weeks until delivery

-A doctor’s examination will be required three times during the pregnancy, called “point checkups”. At that time, you will be seen at a cooperating hospital.

-Monitor health and well being of mother

-Monitor growth, heart rate of baby and well being of the baby

-Discuss optimal nutrition for you and your lifestyle

-Education on how you can prepare for the birth and beyond

-Perform standard lab tests that include but aren’t limited to:

-Complete Blood Count (CBC)

-Blood type and Rh factor

-RPR screening (blood test for syphilis)

-Rubella antibody titre

-Urinalysis

-HIV and STI screenings

-Group B streptococcus culture (near term)

-Ultrasounds are available by midwife and Dr. referral throughout