Pregnancy Timeline – Obstetrician in Orlando

• You have a positive pregnancy test you only need to do one (ok, two is better)

• Tell your partner the great news, and take a big breath…congratulations!

• Prenatal Vitamins (at least 400 mcg of folic acid per day)

• Schedule your OB/GYN appointment around 6-8 weeks

• You only need 300 extra calories a day when pregnant

• 6-10 weeks
  First OB check-up exam, blood draw, first ultrasound!

• Information about genetic testing

• You will feel tired, bloated and your breasts will be tender

• Nausea remedies include ginger tablets, small frequent meals, sleep

• 10 – 12 weeks
  Nuchal Translucency (NT) ultrasound, genetic counseling and bloodwork

• 12 – 16 weeks
  Start buying maternity clothes, and tell your friends and family the great news

• Try to get a little exercise everyday

• OB visit – blood pressure, urine, weight every time now

• Listen to the baby’s heartbeat with the doppler

• 18 – 20 weeks
  Feel the baby moving for the first time

• Ultrasound to check anatomy-gender if you want to know

• Your belly is starting to show!

• Find out about your employer disability policy

• 20 – 24 weeks
  OB visit every 4 weeks

• Start looking for a pediatrician

• Start researching childbirth and lactation classes

• Plan the nursery, and start registering for baby items – go shopping!

• 26 – 28 weeks
  OB visits for diabetes screen and other bloodwork

• Tdap vaccine for you, your partner, and other family members

• Weight gain is on track? 25 – 35 lbs total; 35 – 45 lbs total if you are having twins!

• 28 – 32 weeks
  OB Visit – every two weeks

• Great time for that 4-D ultrasound of your baby (smile)

• Begin fetal kick counts (10 movements in 2 hours, once or twice a day)

• Pre-register at Winnie Palmer Hospital

• Childbirth classes begin

• Baby Shower!

• Pre-term contractions?

• 32 – 36 weeks
  OB visits – every 2 weeks

• Buy a car seat

• Pack a hospital bag

• Group B Strep test (35 – 37 weeks)

• Last time to fly safely (32 – 34 weeks)

• 36 – 40 weeks
  OB visits weekly

• Baby in the right position? (breech?)

• Obtain a copy of your records to carry to the hospital

• Keep doing those fetal count kicks

• Walking and staying active will help with labor

• Elevate those swollen legs

• Turn in any paperwork needed for medical leave

• Buy or rent a breast pump

• 40+ Weeks
  OB visits once or twice weekly

• Non-stress test

• Discuss induction if cervix is ready

Congratulations - take lots of pictures and don’t forget that baby book!