Am I healthy enough for my baby?
When am I due?
Is it a boy or a girl?
How far along am I?
What do I do next?
Take a deep breath and relax
This is one of the most amazing and special moments for a woman. Let us help put your mind at ease. Our Pregnancy Care program will help guide you and your baby through all the stages of this amazing time in your life.
Pregnancy Care Schedule
1st Obstetrician Visit
We will listen for a fetal heartbeat and answer any questions you may have. You will be given an order for your initial blood work.
Follow Up Visits
Visits will include weight, blood pressure, and urine testing. We will listen for the fetal heart beat, measure the size of your uterus, and answer any questions you may have. The frequency of follow up visits will change as your pregnancy progresses
- 10-28 weeks
- 28-36 weeks
- 36-40+ weeks: every week
CALL OFFICE OR REPORT TO LABOR & DELIVERY IF THE FOLLOWING OCCUR:
- Pre-term Labor: less than 37 weeks with 4 or more contractions per hour.
- Term Labor: greater than 37 weeks with painful, regular contractions 5 minutes apart or less
- Decreased fetal movement
- Leaking or gush of fluid
- Vaginal bleeding
- Temperature of 100.4° or greater
Lab Work
During your pregnancy we will be performing numerous lab tests to help ensure the health of you and your baby. Lab Work Requisitions will be sent electronically or given to you.
12-16 weeks
Prenatal panel, HepB/HIV screening and thyroid function testing. Optional testing: Quad screen – a blood test to screen for Down’s Syndrome, Trisomy-18, and open neural tube defects, i.e. spina bifida.
16 Weeks- 20 Weeks: Optional Ultrasound to determine gender* – costs $35.
22 Weeks
Routine anatomy ultrasound ordered. Ultrasounds are performed here at our office. Additional ultrasounds may be ordered by your provider in addition to the 20 week scan if medically necessary.
24 Weeks (or later)
Optional 3D/4D scan* (fun scan) – costs $120
28 Weeks
1 hour glucose tolerance test (screens for gestational diabetes) and CBC. If your blood type is Rh negative, a blood antibody screen will also be drawn and tested. Rhogam injections will be given if needed.
36 Weeks
A culture is done to check for group B strep. This is also the time for you to pre-register at the hospital for your delivery, call 888-269-8674 or 801-442-8600.
*The gender check and 3D/4D scans are not covered by insurance.
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Pregnancy Medication Guide
If possible, we encourage you not to use any medications during the first 13 weeks of your pregnancy. All herbal medications need to be cleared by the doctor.
Allergies
Acceptable Medications
- Benadryl
- Zyrtec
- Claritin
Cold & Flu
Acceptable Medications
- Tylenol – for aches and pains
- Tylenol Cold
- Plain Musinex – for congestion (not combination formulas)
- Robitussin or Delsym – for coughing
- Chloraseptic or Cepacol lozenges – for sore throat
- Vics
When to Contact the Doctor
- Fever over 101°
- Productive cough (coughing up green/yellow phlegm)
- Not getting better in 2-3 days
- Anytime you are concerned and feel you should be seen
Dental
Acceptable
- See dentist. Inform him/her of your pregnancy
- Have x-rays with abdominal shield
- Novacaine, most antibiotics, and most pain pills are okay.
If you or your dentist have any questions, please call.
Headaches
UNACCEPTABLE MEDICATIONS
Do not take Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, or any other over the counter pain medication without your Doctor’s clearance.
Acceptable Medications
Tylenol – 2 tablets every 4 hours
When to Contact the Doctor
- If you are dizzy or have blurred vision
- If your headache is not getting better
Nausea & Vomiting
Acceptable Medications
- Vitamin B6
- Ginger or Ginger Tea
- Unisom
When to Contact the Doctor
- If you are unable to keep liquid down for more than one day
- If you are weak, dizzy, or dehydrated
Nose or Gum Bleeding
Nose bleeds and gums bleeding are common in pregnancy.
When to Contact the Doctor
If the bleeding is persistent or if you are concerned
Constipation
Acceptable Medications
- Colace or Senacot – stool softeners (take up to twice daily, may take 1 week to take effect)
- Konsyl Easy Mix – stool softener or natural laxative
- Milk of Magnesia (if constipated, in spite of stool softeners; take as directed)
Diarrhea
Acceptable Medications
- Imodium
- Kaopectate
- BRATT Diet (consists of bananas, rice, applesauce, tea, toast)
Heartburn & Gas
UNACCEPTABLE MEDICATIONS
- Prilosec
Acceptable Medications
- Tums
- Pepcid AC – over the counter, 1 daily continuously
- Prevacid – over the counter, 1 daily continuously to prevent acid build up
- Mylanta
- Maalox
When to Contact the Doctor
- If abdominal pain is severe or does not respond to medications
Hemorrhoids
Acceptable Medications
- Konsyl Easy Mix – daily, to keep stool soft
- Preparation H or Anusol
- Tucks
Leg Cramps
Acceptable Medications
Oscal 500 (or similar otc calcium) – twice per day
When to Contact the Doctor
If the leg pain is only on one side
Leg Swelling
It is normal to have swelling in both legs by the end of the day
When to Contact the Doctor
If the swelling is only in one leg.