Things You Should Bring For Your First Visit:
It is very important to complete all of the forms prior to your first visit. If you do not have time to complete the downloadable forms, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. It is also important to bring your current insurance information and understand your lab capitation.
- A Completed Patient History
You can find a printable, downloadable version by clicking here. By printing this form from your computer, you can complete it at your leisure before your first visit.
- A Completed HIPPA Notice of Privacy Practices
You can find a printable, downloadable version by clicking here. By printing this form from your computer, you can complete it at your leisure before your first visit.
- A Completed Patient Information Sheet
You can find a printable, downloadable version by clicking here. By printing this form from your computer, you can complete it at your leisure before your first visit.
- Your Current Insurance Card
Please bring your insurance card with you on your first visit and keep us informed of any changes in your coverage. We will assist you in preparation of insurance claims for obstetrical and surgical services. We will need to make a copy of your original card for future visits.
- Your Insurance Provider's Preferred Lab
As you progress through your pregnancy, we may need to order lab work. Having the name and number of the lab your insurance company uses will make things go smoothly down the line.
- Your Preferred Pharmacy
As you progress through your pregnancy, we may need to write a prescription for you. Having the name and number of your preferred pharmacy will ensure a quick turnaround for your prescriptions.
What to Expect on Your New OB Visit
We typically see patients to confirm the pregnancy between 8-10 weeks of the pregnancy. This is usually about one month after your missed period and positive home pregnancy test. However, we always leave room to see you sooner if you are experiencing any urgent problems or concerns. We will do a pelvic exam and update any Pap smear testing and/or STD testing. You will have an ultrasound which is performed transvaginal at this stage of the pregnancy. We will give you lab slips to complete blood work for routine prenatal labs. It is important that you have these tests done prior to your next appointment in 4 weeks.
You will also be scheduled for a telephone OB Work-up or Intake visit with one of our OB nurses. It is during this meeting that we gather any additional background information, order necessary testing based on your background information, discuss genetic testing options and provide general information about prenatal care and hospital policies. The nurses will review pregnancy information with you, including: diet, nutrition, exercise, medication use and others during pregnancy.