OBSTETRICAL PATIENT VISIT GUIDELINES
Weeks | Visit Highlights |
Weeks Visit | Initial OrientationGeneral history and information NOB Packet – lab testing, risk screening Resources, Prenatal VitaminsLab:
Blood type, Rh, Hepatitis, HIV, Syphilis, Rubella, Cystic Fibrosis Screening and other screening tests. Visits will be scheduled as follows: |
10 – 12 weeks | OB Complete physical exam – including |
PAP smear as indicated Hear fetal heartbeat Sonogram for dates First Trimester screening option Sequential screening Risk factors discussed – follow–up plan implemented | |
15 – 20 weeks | OB tummy check Quad Screen Schedule fatal anatomy ultrasound@ 18 wks |
20 weeks | OB tummy check Review sonogram and test results Send in hospital admission forms |
24 weeks | OB tummy check Last trimester information Preterm birth prevention Discuss Pediatrician list Prenatal classes/Hospital tour |
28 weeks | OB tummy check Glucose test for gestational diabetes Hemoglobin test for anemia 3rd trimester HIV test Antibody screen if Rh negative Fetal movement RHOGAM if Rh negative |
30 – 34 weeks | OB tummy check Discuss contraceptive methods and birth control options Fetal movement counting Preterm labor signs Meet the doctors |
36 weeks | OB tummy check Culture for Group B Strep (GBS) Internal pelvic exam Discuss Labor and delivery 37- 41 weeks Weekly OB tummy check Discuss induction |
0-28 wks 28-35 wks 36 + wks | every 4 weeks every 2 weeks weekly till delivery |
