Prenatal Care Timeline

Below is a timeline of what to expect while receiving prenatal care at Full Circle Women’s Care

During the 1st trimester, the following labs/screenings & procedures/imaging/other can be expected:

During the first prenatal visit (at roughly 8-10 weeks)

• Urine pregnancy test
• Review medical and pregnancy history
• Review insurance/payment plan
• Order standard prenatal blood work: Blood type and antibody screen, Complete blood count, Urine culture, Rubella immunity screen, Syphilis screen, Hepatitis B screen, HIV testing
• Recommended reading: Expecting Better by Emily Oster

At a minimum of 10 weeks

Optional genetic screening options:

• Noninvasive PrenatalTesting
• Genetic Carrier Screening
• First trimester screening

Between 12-14 weeks

• OB physical exam
• Pap test
• Gonorrhea and Chlamydia screening
• Visit with Maternal-Fetal Medicine group (ROC) if high risk

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During the 2nd trimester, the following labs/screenings & procedures/imaging/other can be expected:

Between 15-22 weeks

• Optional Quad Screen Genetics test (only if no genetics testing done prior)
• Get influenza vaccine if not done prior (Oct-March)

Between 20-22 weeks

• Fetal anatomy ultrasound (Tues or Thurs with our office sonographer)
• Start childbirth education and/or lactation classes

Between 24-28 weeks

• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Complete blood count
• Antibody testing (if Rh negative)
• Administer RhoGAM (if Rhnegative)
• Complete and return hospital pre-admission forms
• Schedule a hospital tour
• Select a doula

During the 3rd trimester, the following labs/screenings & procedures/imaging/other can be expected:

At 30 weeks

• Repeat standard prenatal labs: Syphilis screen, Hepatitis B screen, HIV testing
• Get Tdap vaccine
• Get influenza vaccine if not done prior (Oct-March)
• Select a pediatrician
• Start appointments every 2 weeks

At 32 weeks

• Mothers taking medication for hypertension or diabetes start fetal testing
• Sign tubal ligation forms if planning to get 'tubes tied' (if needed)

At 33 weeks

• Schedule c-section (if indicated)

At 36 weeks

• Screen for Group B Streptococcus (rectovaginal swab)
• Repeat Gonorrhea and Chlamydia screening
• Start weekly appointments
• Prepare your birth plan and bring it in for discussion
• Start natural cervical ripening methods

At 39 weeks

• Perform scheduled c-section  

At 40 weeks

•  Start post-dates testing
• Be patient :-)

Between 41-41.5 weeks

•  Scheduled induction of labor

Remember to check the Patient Portal for lab results