Congratulations! If this is your first pregnancy or if you will be delivering
your second or third child, we are excited to be part of your pregnancy
journey. If you think you are pregnant or have taken a test at home, please
call our OB/Gyn clinic to schedule your first appointment.
Your First Visit
Your first appointment will take place around week 7-9 of your pregnancy.
This visit will take about an hour and will be your most extensive visit.
You will review your medical history with your doctor and will learn more
about your estimated due date. During your first visit you will have the
following screenings done:
Blood pressure
Blood work
Breast exam
Pap smear
Pelvic exam
Pregnancy test
Ultrasound
Urine screen
Weight
Second Visit
Your second visit will take place about a month after your first appointment
unless you are having issues or have a high-risk pregnancy. During this
visit you:
Sit down with a staff member to pre-register for delivery day
Discuss genetic testing options for chromosome abnormalities
High-Risk Pregnancy Care
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which the mother or the developing baby
(or both) is at an increased risk for complications during pregnancy or
after birth. Expectant moms with high blood pressure, diabetes, seizure
disorders, auto-immune diseases and blood disorders are most treated by
a maternal fetal medicine physician in partnership with their obstetrician. Our
maternal fetal medicine physicians also manage illnesses for the baby including possible birth defects, genetic
syndromes, heart arrhythmias, blood disorders and infections.
If you’re experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, Baton Rouge General’s
Birth Center is uniquely prepared to care for you and your baby every
step of the way. The Birth Center is backed by the extensive resources
of Baton Rouge General’s full-service hospital, including adult
and pediatric subspecialists like maternal-fetal medicine and neonatologists.
In the event a newborn requires intensive care services, parents can rest
assured their little one will be well taken care of in a Certified Level
3 Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
