Important Patient Documents And Education
Prior to your appointment with Thornbury Obstetrics Gynecology Women's Health Care, please download our
new patient
packet and fill it out to expedite your visit with us. This packet covers your past medical history as well as our current office policies.
Forms For Obstetrical Patients
What To Expect For OB Care With Us
First Trimester (1-12 weeks)- 8-10 weeks: Your first OB visit, lab work, and ultrasound - visit every three to four weeks
- You may experience nausea, vomiting, "morning sickness," bloating, breast tenderness, and fatigue
Second Trimester (13-27 weeks)
- Office visits every three to four weeks
- Nausea typically improves, able to feel fetal movement, common symptoms include lower abdominal discomfort, heartburn, and food cravings
- 13-20 weeks: Listen to the heartbeat with Doppler, ultrasound, and gender reveal
- 21-24 weeks: Lab work and breastfeeding consultation
Third Trimester (28-40 weeks)
- 30-32 weeks: TDAP vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
- 32-36 weeks: Appointments every two weeks
- 36 weeks: Weekly appointments
- You may experience fatigue, backaches, frequent urination, and Braxton Hicks contractions
- Recommend: Rest, increase fluid water intake, and eat small frequent meals with snacks