Comprehensive Pregnancy Care in St. Augustine
Preconception Care
We recommend that women planning for pregnancy undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure they are in good preconception health. Some steps may help to reduce the risk of certain problems during pregnancy:
- Folic Acid—The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that women of childbearing age get at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day; we recommend supplementing the diet with folic acid for 3 months before getting pregnant and at least the first 3 months of pregnancy.
- Proper Immunizations for the Mother—Women who are thinking about getting pregnant should make sure they have been properly vaccinated for certain diseases that could harm a developing fetus (such as chickenpox or rubella). It is important to get these vaccinations before becoming pregnant because they can harm a developing fetus.
- Healthy Behaviors—Having a healthy weight and diet and getting regular physical activity can help both the mother and fetus during pregnancy. Avoiding smoking, alcohol, or drug use is also essential. In addition, certain medications and exposures in the environment can be harmful to the fetus, and it is significant to avoid them during pregnancy.
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care is more than just health care while you are pregnant. Your health care provider may discuss many issues, such as nutrition and physical activity, what to expect during the birth process, and basic skills for caring for your newborn.
Your physician will establish a schedule for your prenatal visits. You can expect to see your health care provider more often as your due date gets closer. A typical schedule includes visiting your doctor.
- About Once Each Month During Your First Six Months of Pregnancy
- Every Two Weeks During the Seventh and Eighth Month of Pregnancy
- Weekly in the Ninth Month of Pregnancy
If you are over 35 years old or your pregnancy is high risk due to diabetes or high blood pressure, your doctor will probably want to see you more typically or transfer you to a tertiary care center that specializes in handling your specific condition. Because you have certain health problems, like.
Pregnancy and Delivery Insights
Office Ultrasound With 4D Imaging on Demand
-- 4D ultrasound pictures and videos on CD to keep, upload to your smartphone IPad, blog, or Facebook page. Tweet or text your baby's pictures and videos to family and friends. Saturday Appointments are available to accommodate working family members who would like to attend this very special bonding event.
* Additional fees may apply for on-demand 4D ultrasounds
We'll be glad to help you load your baby pictures and videos to your smartphone or other portable devices, text or tweet family and friends, or simply send them to your email.