Prenatal care at Athens Obgyn is vital for you and your baby. Early and regular care allows our doctors to closely monitor the health of you and your baby, as well as your little one’s growth and development. Following our recommended schedule of visits is the best way to improve your chances of having a healthy pregnancy.
Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth, prenatal care is critical for you and your baby. Here are some of the benefits of regular care.
Most women schedule their first prenatal care visit around seven to eight weeks. During the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, you will visit Athens Obgyn once a month. Ordinarily, our staff will weigh you, check your blood pressure and obtain a urine sample. Your physician will listen to your baby’s heartbeat and talk to you about your pregnancy symptoms. Prenatal visits are the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions.
When the third trimester begins at 28 weeks, you will schedule visits twice a month. Then, at 36 weeks, you will come for weekly visits.
If you have a high-risk pregnancy, prenatal appointments are vital for you and your baby. There are several reasons why your pregnancy might be considered high risk.
The team at Athens Obgyn has the experience and knowledge to provide excellent care if you have or develop a high-risk pregnancy.
Blood tests during prenatal appointments provide our physicians with key information.
When you are about 36 weeks pregnant, our staff will take a swab of your vagina to determine whether group B strep (GBS) is present in your body.
Prenatal care is the beginning of parenting. Our physicians and staff dedicate themselves to the health of you and your baby during pregnancy, delivery and beyond. Contact us for an appointment at Athens Obgyn.