Starting your pregnancy care in the first trimester (12 weeks) is very important. It is key for having the best outcome for your pregnancy. Here is a suggested schedule for prenatal visits during your pregnancy.
- One visit every four weeks until you are 28 weeks.
- From 28 weeks to 36 weeks, you should be seen once every two to three weeks.
- Once you are 36 weeks, you should have weekly appointments until you have the baby.
Your provider may want to see you more often. It is important that you go to all your appointments, even if you feel well. If you are wanting to be seen outside these visits call your doctor. They may ask you to come to their office, go to the urgent care, emergency room or go to the labor and delivery based on what is going on. Care management services are available to help. You can call customer service and ask for a care manager. MDwise NURSEon-call is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-356-1204 and press option four to speak with a nurse. Visit BLUEBELLEbeginnings for more pregnancy resources and find out how to earn MDwiseREWARDS for attending prenatal appointments!