optimawhc pregnancy timeline infographic
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Optima Women's Healthcare pregnancy timeline of important dates, milestones, tests, and recommendations. This infographic serves as a guideline for anyone preparing or planning for pregnancy or currently pregnant. This is a resource to help expectant mothers know what to expect during their pregnancy including prenatal care and postpartum.TRANSCRIPT
Learn do’s & don’ts Stop smoking
No alcohol Limit caffeine
Maintain healthy lifestyle
Take prenatal vitamin & DHA Take only safe medications
Announce pregnancy to
friends & family Nuchal translucency
ultrasound Sequential screening blood
test 1
Enjoy parenthood & family time Bonding
Breastfeeding No sex or strenuous activity for 6 weeks
Appointment with the doctor Breast exam Pelvic exam
Discuss any anxiety or depression Discuss and choose contraception
Share your bundle of joy
Missed period Positive Pregnancy Test
Call to schedule appointment
Meet doctor Discuss medical history
Review medications Learn do’s & don’ts
Physical and pelvic exam Pelvic ultrasound
See and hear baby’s heartbeat Bloodwork
Obtain resources Confirm due date
Get flu shot Appointments every 4 weeks
Sequential screening blood test 2
Announce pregnancy to friends & family
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B A
B Y
Preconceptual counseling appointment | Start prenatal vitamins | Healthy lifestyle
Anatomical OB ultrasound Find out sex of baby
Rule out any anomalies Make sure baby looks healthy
Maternal diabetes screening Blood test for anemia & glucose
Register for prenatal classes Rogham if Rh negative
Sugar drink
Monitor fetal movement Fetal kick counts
Watch for preterm labor Attend prenatal classes
Have hospital bag packed Appointments every 2 weeks
Group B Strep screening Labor precautions
Discuss delivery & birth Plan Consider name options Appointments weekly
Due Date Fetal Monitoring if overdue
Labor & Delivery Plan Birth of Baby Take photos
Name the baby Bonding
Breastfeeding