What to Expect at Your First Obstetrical/Pregnancy Visit

When you contact our office to schedule your first obstetrical appointment, you will be asked to schedule two appointments. Your first appointment will be scheduled when you are about 7-10 weeks gestation with our obstetrical educator for a “Nurse Talk” to review your past medical history, current pregnancy, prenatal care and answer many pregnancy related questions. After the visit with our obstetrical educator, if appropriate, you may have an ultrasound performed by our licensed ultrasonographer.  You may also have any appropriate blood work drawn by a UNC/REX Laboratory phlebotomist conveniently located here in our office.

Your second appointment will be scheduled about one week later with one of our 5 obstetrical physicians.  At this appointment, a complete physical exam will be performed by the physician.  Any questions or concerns may be discussed with your physician about your pregnancy.

At any point before or after your appointments, we have clinical triage staff on hand during normal business hours to answer any questions you may have between visits.  They are always here to help.

♦Our office shares call with WHA Capital Area Ob/Gyn for after-hours, weekend and holiday call coverage.  To learn a little about the doctors and OBGYN providers who are helping us bring you the best care 24/7, we encourage you to visit their website at www.capitalareaobgyn.com.

♦Beginning, September 1, 2016, Rex Hospital Women’s Center will begin their OB Hospitalists Program & OB ED.  Obstetrical patients may be seen by a Rex OB Hospitalist if you visit the hospital.  Click the following link to visit their website for more information:  OB Hospitalists Program at REX Women’s Center