Obstetrics

What is obstetrics?

Obstetrics is the medical specialty focused on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.

Obstetric care may begin before pregnancy with a preconception consultation and continue through:

• Pregnancy
• Labor and delivery
• Cesarean delivery when needed
• Recovery after childbirth
• Postpartum health and family planning

What obstetric services are available?

Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology provides personalized care for routine and high-risk pregnancies. Services may include:

• Preconception counseling
• Prenatal visits
• Prenatal laboratory testing
• Genetic screening and counseling
• Ultrasound and fetal growth evaluation
• Management of medical conditions during pregnancy
• High-risk pregnancy care and specialist coordination
• Labor and delivery care
• Postpartum care

Your provider recommends testing and monitoring based on your health history, pregnancy, and personal preferences.

When should I schedule my first visit?

You may schedule a preconception visit before trying to become pregnant to review your health, medications, vaccinations, prenatal vitamins, and any factors that could affect pregnancy.

Contact Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology after receiving a positive pregnancy test. The timing of your first appointment depends on your medical history, symptoms, and stage of pregnancy.

Prenatal visits generally become more frequent as your due date approaches. However, the schedule is individualized, and patients with medical conditions or pregnancy complications may require additional visits and testing.

What happens during prenatal visits?

During prenatal appointments, your provider monitors your health and your baby’s development. Depending on the stage of pregnancy, your visit may include:

• Blood pressure and weight measurements
• Urine or blood testing
• Measurement of fetal growth
• Listening to the fetal heartbeat
• Ultrasound or prenatal screening
• Guidance about nutrition, activity, medications, and childbirth
• Discussion of symptoms, questions, and delivery planning

Your provider will also explain which symptoms should prompt you to call the office or seek urgent medical care.

Schedule an obstetric visit

Early and consistent prenatal care allows your provider to monitor your pregnancy, address concerns, and coordinate additional services when needed.

Call Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology or request an appointment online to schedule an obstetric consultation.

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