Approximate Schedule of Prenatal Care

First Trimester

8-9 weeks

Initial visit and short ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. History obtained by nurse. Blood drawn and tested, including State-mandated HIV testing**.

9-11 weeks

Physical Examination and possible ultrasound
Pap. smear and State-mandated test for gonorrhea and Chlamydia (GC Culture)
Cystic fibrosis test (optional, can be done any time during pregnancy)

11-14 weeks

Nuchal Translucency (optional)

Second Trimester

13-16 weeks

Alpha-feto protein test (blood draw-optional)-performed after 15 weeks
Amniocentesis if indicated
*Routine pre-natal visit

18-20 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit
***Screening ultrasound for the evaluation of the baby’s growth and anatomy

24 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit

Third Trimester

28 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit
One hour glucose test
Rhogam injection for Rh negative patients
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**State-mandated test for syphilis and HIV

31 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit

34 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit

35-37 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit
Group B Strep swab
State-mandated test for gonorrhea and Chlamydia (GC Culture) if you are age 25 or under.

38 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit & cervix check

39 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit

40 weeks

*Routine pre-natal visit & cervix check

*Routine pre-natal visit includes weight, blood pressure, urine test, measurement of your uterus and listening to baby’s heartbeat with a doppler. Visit interval is approximate and dependent on maternal and fetal issues.

**If you decline the HIV test during your pregnancy, your baby will automatically be HIV tested in the Hospital.

***Any ultrasounds other than what are listed above will be done in the event of medical necessity, such as bleeding, hypertension, fetal growth problems or placental location.