OB Education

OB Education

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Additional Information


Approximate Weekly Schedule

0 Weeks

First day of last menstrual period

2 Weeks

Conception

6–8 Weeks

First Sonogram

First Obstetrical appointment

10+ Weeks – Optional

Obstetrical appointment

12 Weeks

Sonogram – Nuchal Translucency

Obstetrical appointment

  • Physical exam
  • Pap
  • Cultures

16 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • If desired, register for hospital’s childbirth classes. Classes usually taken from 28 to 32 weeks

20 Weeks

Sonogram (gender can usually be determined during this sonogram, if desired

Obstetrical appointment

24 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

28 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

30 Weeks

Sonogram

Obstetrical appointment

32 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

34 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

36 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

37 Weeks

Sonogram

Obstetrical appointment

38 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • Cervical exam

40 Weeks

Obstetrical appointment

  • Cervical exam

Estimated due date (normal labor and delviery can occur anytime from 37 to 41 weeks)
Additional sonograms will be ordered if they are medically necessary. You can request a sonogram anytime, please be aware that your insurance company may not reimburse you for additional sonograms.