At Sheridan Memorial Hospital Women’s Clinic, our OB/GYN team partners with you throughout your pregnancy — offering compassionate prenatal care, personalized delivery support and follow-up to give you and your baby the healthiest possible start.
From your first prenatal visit to the moment you meet your baby, our goal is to ensure a safe, supportive and positive birth experience.
Why prenatal care matters
Prenatal care is the ongoing medical support you receive during pregnancy. Regular visits allow your provider to:
- Monitor your health and your baby’s development
- Detect and address potential complications early
- Provide education, resources, and emotional support
- Help you prepare for delivery with confidence
Every pregnancy is unique, and consistent care gives your baby the best possible beginning—whether it’s your first pregnancy or your fifth.
When to schedule prenatal care
It’s best to schedule your first prenatal appointment as soon as you suspect you’re pregnant—usually around 8 weeks (four weeks after a missed period).
A typical prenatal care schedule includes:
- Weeks 4–28: one visit per month
- Weeks 28–36: two visits per month
- Week 36 until delivery: one visit per week
If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, you may need more frequent visits for closer monitoring.
What to expect during prenatal visits
At your first visit, your provider will:
- Review your health history and check vital signs
- Estimate your due date
- Perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam
- Listen for the baby’s heartbeat
- Order early blood tests and screenings
In later visits, you may have:
- Ultrasounds to monitor growth and development
- STD screenings
- Glucose tolerance testing for gestational diabetes
- Urinalysis to screen for preeclampsia
- Genetic testing, amniocentesis, or chorionic villus sampling (as needed)
- Group B strep culture in the third trimester
- Fetal monitoring
Delivery support and birth planning
As your due date approaches, your provider will work with you to create a birth plan that aligns with your preferences, health needs, and baby’s well-being.
Our team is committed to supporting your vision for labor and delivery—while being fully prepared to respond quickly and safely if unexpected complications arise.
Take the next step
Pregnancy is an exciting journey—and you don’t have to walk it alone. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital Women’s Clinic, our OB/GYN specialists provide expert, compassionate prenatal care and delivery support every step of the way.
Call today to schedule your first prenatal visit and begin your personalized pregnancy care plan.