Pre-Natal Visits

Regular prenatal visits are the foundation of healthy pregnancy care, giving you and your baby the best start possible. At Southern OBGYN in Valdosta, Georgia, the experienced team provides thorough prenatal care from routine checkups to high-risk pregnancy management. You can see any physician in the practice for your scheduled visits, and if you need urgent care when your regular doctor isn’t available, the team ensures they handle your medical needs immediately. Call today to schedule your first prenatal visit or book online to begin your pregnancy care.

What is prenatal care? 

Prenatal care involves regular medical checkups during pregnancy to monitor your health and your baby’s development. The Southern OBGYN team tracks your pregnancy progress, screens for potential complications, and provides guidance on maintaining a healthy pregnancy. 

These visits allow them to catch any issues early and address them before they become serious problems.

When should I start prenatal care? 

You should schedule your first prenatal visit as soon as you know you’re pregnant, ideally before 10 weeks of pregnancy. Early prenatal care is important because the first trimester is when your baby’s major organs develop. During your initial visit, the team confirms your pregnancy, reviews your medical history, and establishes your due date.

What happens during prenatal visits? 

Each prenatal visit includes monitoring tailored to your stage of pregnancy. The team typically checks several important factors, including:

• Your weight and blood pressure
• Your baby’s heart rate and growth
• Urine tests to check for infections or other issues
• Blood tests when needed to screen for various conditions
• Discussion of any symptoms or concerns you have
• Guidance on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle during pregnancy

As your pregnancy progresses, visits may include measuring your belly to track your baby’s growth and positioning.

How often will I need prenatal visits? 

Your visit schedule depends on your health needs and risk factors. For most women with average-risk pregnancies, the team recommends the following schedule:

• Monthly during the first and second trimesters
• Every two weeks during the third trimester
• Weekly as you approach your due date
• More frequently if your pregnancy risk increases

They work with you to create a schedule that ensures proper monitoring while fitting your needs.

What makes Southern OBGYN’s prenatal care different? 

The practice offers flexibility in your prenatal care experience. You can choose to see any physician or midwife in the practice for your regularly scheduled visits, allowing you to get to know different doctors who might be on call during your delivery. 

If you need an urgent or unexpected visit when your regular physician isn’t available, the team schedules an immediate visit with one of the other trusted providers.

The practice provides care for all types of pregnancies, from routine to high-risk situations, so you can stay with the same team throughout your entire pregnancy experience.

Call Southern OBGYN today or schedule an appointment online if you’re pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or want to discuss preconception planning.