Title: Routine Obstetric Visit
Headings: Routine Obstetric Visit
Routine Obstetric Visit
II. Preparation: Prior to Pregnancy
III. Protocol: Schedule of Clinic Visits
IV. Symptoms
V. Exam
VI. Labs: At each visit
VII. Labs: At Specific times after initial Prenatal Labs
VIII. Prevention: Vaccinations
IX. Management: Education
X. References
Ontology: Prenatal care (C0033052)
Ontology: Prenatal visit (regime/therapy) (C1827763)

Content: Prevention: Vaccinations
See Vaccination in Pregnancy
Influenza Vaccine to all pregnant women (after first trimester)
Hepatitis B Vaccine if non-immune and at risk of exposure
Give Tdap at 27-36 weeks gestation in each pregnancy, regardless of interval ( Pertussis protection)
Allows time for maternal Pertussis antibodies to transfer to the baby (passive Immunity)
Rh Immune Globulin ( RhoGAM) 300 mcg for Rh negative, non-sensitized women
Given at 28 weeks
Given within 72 hours of delivery of an Rh positive infant
Given at times of risk of fetal-maternal transfusion (e.g. Amniocentesis, Abdominal Trauma, Vaginal Bleeding, Miscarriage)
Genital Herpes
Acyclovir 400 mg orally twice daily from 36 weeks until delivery
Indicated in all pregnant women with Genital Herpes history
IX. Management: Education
See First Trimester Education
See Second Trimester Education
See Third Trimester Education
See Nutrition in Pregnancy
X. References
Zolotor (2014) Am Fam Physician 89 (3): 199-208 [PubMed]
Ontology: Prenatal care (C0033052)
Definition (CHV)
health care service provided before child delivery to prevent complications
Definition (CHV)
health care service provided before child delivery to prevent complications
Definition (CHV)
health care service provided before child delivery to prevent complications
Definition (CCC)
Actions performed to support the gestation period of the formation of an offspring/child (being with child)
Definition (MEDLINEPLUS)
Prenatal care is the health care you get while you are pregnant. It includes your checkups and prenatal testing. Prenatal care can help keep you and your baby healthy. It lets your health care provider spot health problems early. Early treatment can cure many problems and prevent others.