Normal Pregnancy Visit Schedule
This schedule depicts the typical pregnancy calendar and what will be done at each prenatal visit.
Week 8-10 (approximately)
- Pregnancy confirmation visit includes: Ultrasound* – particularly for patients who are unsure of last menstrual period date or who have had a history of miscarriage
- Doctor/Nurse Practitioner/Midwife visit to discuss ultrasound findings
Week 11-13 (approximately)
- OB work-up
- Doctor/Midwife visit: pap smear, physical exam
- Lab work
- NT (FIRST TRIMESTER SCREEN) must make ultrasound appointment in conjunction with the OB work up visit.
Week 16-18
- Doctor/Midwife visit
- AFP4* (16-18 weeks)
- Amniocentesis* (16-18 weeks) Must be scheduled along with genetic counseling
- Rhogam following Amnio (if Rh negative)
Week 18-21
- U/S* (18-21 weeks) (Must be scheduled in addition to office visit)
- Doctor/Midwife visit
Week 24-26
- Doctor/Midwife visit
- 1 hr Glucose Tolerance Test* (24-28 weeks)
- Hemoglobin, Antibody scrn (if Rh negative)
Week 28-30
- Doctor/Midwife visit
- RhoGAM (if Rh negative)
Week 32-34
- Doctor/Midwife visit
Week 34-36
- Doctor/Midwife visit
- Group Beta Strep Culture* (36 weeks)
- Hemoglobin
Week 36
- Doctor/Midwife visit
Week 37
- Doctor/Midwife visit
Week 38
- Doctor/Midwife visit with Cervical Exam
Week 39
- Doctor/Midwife visit with Cervical Exam
Week 40
- Doctor/Midwife visit with Cervical Exam
Week 41
- Ultrasound
- Non-Stress Test
- Doctor/Midwife visit with Cervical Exam
- Discuss induction with provider
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