Prenatal Checkups

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The first visit takes longer than other visits as your provider will:

  • Take a complete medical history
  • Review your immunization history
  • Discuss screenings based upon your personal history
  • Review routine tests during pregnancy
  • Do a urine and blood test to make sure you are healthy
  • Do tests to make sure you do not have any sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Complete a physical and pelvic exam
  • Review any medications and vitamins you are taking
  • Discuss how you can take care of yourself while you are pregnant
  • Determine your expected delivery date
  • Your medical history
  • How your pregnancy is going
  • Your provider’s advice
First visit Get prenatal care as soon as you know you are pregnant.
6 to 28 weeks Monthly
28 to 36 weeks Every 2-3 weeks
36 to 40 weeks Weekly
Over 40 weeks At least weekly
Postpartum 7 to 84 days after delivery
You may have to pay for services that are not covered. You may also have to pay for services from providers not part of our network. If the services were an emergency, you don’t have to pay. If you need help, call Member Services.