Prenatal Care Q&A

What is prenatal care?

Prenatal care includes medical evaluations and treatments you receive while pregnant. Urgyn offers an array of prenatal services, particularly virtual consultations and recommendations. Early pregnancy diagnosis reduces life threatening complications such as ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages.

Why is prenatal care important?

Routine prenatal care visits provide the following advantages:

• Early detection of potential complications

• Healthier pregnancies

• Low risk of complications

• Higher chance of a healthy baby

• Better overall pregnancy outcomes

The Urgyn team is here for you every step of the way. They’re highly trained to care for women of all ages in a welcoming, compassionate environment.

Which prenatal consultation services are available?

Urgyn offers the following prenatal consultation options:

• Pregnancy testing

• Urinalysis

• Blood work 

• Ultrasounds

• Disease management

• Recommendations

• Healthy lifestyle counseling 

• OBGYN referrals 

During an OB/GYN consultation, your provider weighs you, checks your blood pressure and other vital signs, and offers a pregnancy test. 

They complete a physical exam, including a pelvic exam, and provide onsite ultrasounds to create images of your unborn baby. Your specialist may evaluate your baby’s heartbeat, measure your abdomen, and look for signs of potential problems.

The Urgyn team offers virtual recommendations about which foods to eat or avoid, how often to exercise and how much sleep to get, which dietary supplements to take, which medications are safe, ways to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, and more. 

They address any concerns or questions during pregnancy and let you know what to expect during labor and delivery. 

How often do I need prenatal care?

Your OB/GYN specialist determines how often to schedule prenatal appointments based on your medical history and if you have conditions that make your pregnancy high-risk. Generally, women should schedule monthly prenatal appointments during the first part of their pregnancies and more frequent visits as they near their due dates.

Call your specialist if you notice bleeding, cramping, pelvic pain, decreased fetal movement, or other unusual symptoms while pregnant. 

Schedule a telehealth prenatal care consultation at Urgyn by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.