Pregnancy Planner

Gestational Age*

Visits for Exams, Tests or Ultrasound

Checklist

First visit with nurse
(If you are a high risk patient, the nurse may arrange for you to see a doctor soon after this visit.)

• Human  immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening
• Cystic fibrosis (CF) – Find out if you carry the CF gene or your chances of this are low.
• Hemogram - Checks for anemia or  infection
• Blood type and Rh factor
• Antibody screen
• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen screening (for inflamed liver)
• VDRL (test to detect syphilis)
• Varicella Zoster Immune Status (test to see if you are immune to chicken pox)
• Rubella Immune Status (test to see if you are immune to German measles)
• Other tests may be ordered that you need.

Tell your insurance company you are pregnant.

Have your well water checked for nitrates.

• Complete routine lab work.
• Hear your baby’s heart beat for the first time.

• Ultrasound
  • See your baby, uterus and placenta. Bring home pictures.
• Maternal Serum Screen – This blood test shows your level of risk for giving birth to a baby with:
  • Down’s Syndrome
  • Trisomy 18
  • Spina Bifida

• Sign up for classes that start at 20 weeks.
• Have you chosen a doctor for your baby?
  You can schedule a visit with a pediatrician or family practice
  doctor before you decide.
• Look into daycare options.
• Review family leave policy with your employer.

General prenatal exam and education with a nurse
Blood tests

• Blood sugar test
• Hemoglobin ( to check iron levels)

If your blood type is Rh negative you will also have:

• Rhogam shot
• Antibody screen (an extra blood test)

• Purchase a car seat.
• Have your car seat checked by a certified car seat technician.
• Think about what you will do for birth control after your baby is born.

• Develop your birth plan.
• Verify your insurance coverage.
• Preregister in the hospital admissions office.

• Vaginal culture to test for presence of group B strep