Pregnancy Timeline

• You have a positive pregnancy test
• Tell your partner the good news
• Start prenatal vitamins (400 mg of folic acid a day)
• Quit any unhealthy habits
• Call to schedule your first OB appointment

• First appointment with a physician between 10-12 weeks
• First ultrasound to confirm pregnancy and due date
• You may feel tired, bloated, and experience breast tenderness
• Increase caloric intake by 300 calories a day
• Nausea remedies: vitamin B, papaya, avoid strong odors, small frequent meals, BRAT diet
• Informational doctor appointment on genetic testing, bloodwork, and what to expect during your pregnancy

12-14 weeks:

• Share the good news with your friends and family
• Start buying maternity clothes
• OB visits every four weeks

18-20 weeks:

• You may start to feel the baby move
• Ultrasound to check baby’s anatomy- you may be able to see the gender at this ultrasound
• Start looking for a pediatrician
• Plan the nursery and register for baby items
• 3D ultrasound available in the office. Must be done between 22-25 weeks

26-28 weeks: Diabetes screen

• 26-28 weeks: Diabetes screen
• 28 weeks: Start OB appointment every 2 weeks
• Begin fetal kick counts
• Pre-register at MRMC and take a tour of the hospital
• Baby Shower 🙂
• Childbirth classes
• Pack a hospital bag
• 35-37 weeks: Group B Strep Test
• 36 weeks: Weekly visits start
• Final ultrasound to check baby’s position
• Elevate those swollen legs
• Turn in paperwork for maternity leave

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! We’ll see you back in the office at 2 and 6 weeks postpartum.