Obstetrical Calendar References
Initial Visit
- Determine due date
- Discuss prenatal vitamins
- Order laboratory testing
- Physical exam
About 12 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Discuss prenatal laboratory testing
- Listen to fetal heart beat
About 16 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Discuss AFP Testing
- Sign up for Childbirth Education Classes
About 20 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Perform Ultrasound
About 24 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Order on-hour glucose test (fasting is not necessary)
- Distribute hospital pre-registration forms
About 28 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Order one-hour glucose test
- A Rhogam shot is given to patients who have Rh-negative blood type
About 30 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Discuss glucose test results
About 32-36 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Check for the baby’s position
- Group B strep culture of the vagina
About 36 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Non Stress test
- Group B strep culture of the vagina
About 38-40 Weeks
- Check weight, BP, and urine
- Listen to fetal heart beat and check uterine size
- Non Stress test
- Cervical examination
- Discuss plan for delivery
Schedule Your Appointment with Ventura County Obstetrics and Gynecology
The above is a good general framework for prenatal appointments to be scheduled with your OBGYN, but the best thing you can do is make that first appointment to lay out the plan that’s best for you and your unborn child. Give us a call at (805) 643-8695 to make your appointment today.