Regular prenatal visits are essential to you and your baby’s health. Your first appointment is typically around 8 weeks. Each visit will include a check on your weight and blood pressure. You’ll get to hear your baby’s heart beat each time and ask questions.
A typical prenatal care schedule will include visits:
- Once a month during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy
- Twice a month during the 28th through 36th weeks of pregnancy
- Once a week after 36 weeks
If your provider determines you have a high-risk pregnancy, you have easy access to specialized care through our relationship with University of Minnesota Medical Center’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Centers.
We offer Prenatal Classes to help you prepare for delivery, learn about labor techniques and what happens after the baby arrives. You’ll benefit from topics such as pain management, breastfeeding and newborn care.