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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
If you are a new obstetrical patient with us, please download our OB patient packet
for all the important information that you'll need for all stages of your pregnancy. Also for your safety during your pregnancy, please download our helpful Over-the-Counter Medications Safe to Use During Pregnancy
document.
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
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256-660-5560
