Approximate Schedule of Pre-natal Care

First Trimester

8-9 weeks:

Initial visit and short ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. History obtained by nurse. Blood drawn and tested, including State-mandated HIV testing. Urine Culture

9-11 weeks:

Physical Examination
Pap. smear and State-mandated test for gonorrhea and Chlamydia (GC Culture)
Cystic fibrosis test (optional, can be done any time during pregnancy)

11-14 weeks:

Nuchal Translucency (optional)

Second Trimester

13-16 weeks:

Alpha-feto protein test (blood draw-optional)
Amniocentesis if indicated
Routine pre-natal visit

18-20 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit
Screening ultrasound

24 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit

Third Trimester

28 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit
One hour glucose test
Rhogam injection for Rh negative patients
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State-mandated test for syphilis

31 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit

34 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit

35-37 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit
Group B Strep swab
State-mandated test for gonorrhea and Chlamydia (GC Culture)

38 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit & cervix check

39 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit

40 weeks:

Routine pre-natal visit & cervix check