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Precious Beginnings
You have a positive pregnancy test! You only need to do one test (ok, two is better ☺)Tell your partner the great news and take a big breath…Congratulations!
Prenatal Vitamins (at least 400 mcg of folic acid per day)Schedule your OB/GYN appointment
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First Trimester
6-12 Weeks
First OB check-up exam, obtain medical historyDiscuss prenatal laboratory testing
Dating Ultrasound, determine due dateMeet with OBGYN financial personnel
You may feel tired, bloated and your breasts may be tenderYou may be experiencing some nausea. Remedies include ginger tablets, small frequent meals and sleep
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Second Trimester
12-16 Weeks
Discuss genetic counselingOB visit – Check weight, blood pressure and urine each visit
Listen for fetal heart tones and check uterine size each visitSign up for childbirth and lactation education classes with Memorial Hospital
Your belly is starting to show! Start buying maternity clothesTry to get a little exercise everyday
18-20 Weeks
Feel the baby moving for the first timeFind out about your employer disability policy
20-24 Weeks
Ultrasound to check baby’s anatomy and gender…if you want to know!
(Let our ultrasound team assist you in your BIG REVEAL with our complimentary Gender Reveal Card)
Start looking for a pediatrician
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Third Trimester
26 – 28 weeks
Complete your one-hour glucose test for diabetes screeningDiscuss Tdap vaccine and Rhogam shot if you have a Rh-negative blood type
Discuss glucose test resultsDiscuss cord blood banking
Childbirth classes beginBaby Shower!
32-36 Weeks
Group B Strep testCervix exam and check for baby’s position
Discuss labor and deliveryLast time to fly safely
Buy a car seatPack your hospital bag and remember to include your baby book and camera!
Prepare freezer meals to eat once baby arrives.
Check out our Healthy Recipes!36-40 + Weeks
OB visits weekly
Walking and staying active may help with laborElevate those swollen legs
Turn in any paperwork needed for medical leaveBuy or rent a breast pumpInvest in a nursing bra
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Delivery
Congratulations on your new addition!Take lots of newborn pictures – they grow so fast!
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At home with your new baby
Sleep when the baby sleepsDon’t be afraid to ask for help
Schedule your baby’s first doctor’s appointmentSchedule your postpartum appointment with our office by calling 812.481.2229
Report the birth of your child to your insurance companyGet out those freezer meals
Take care of yourself!
