What to Expect During Your First Prenatal Visit

Pregnancy is an exciting adventure, and your first prenatal visit is a significant milestone that sets the stage for a healthy journey ahead. At Sugam Hospital, we understand how exciting and maybe even intimidating, that first step can be. Our staff is dedicated to making you feel well-informed, nurtured, and confident from the very beginning.

Here’s a more specific breakdown of what you can expect at your first prenatal visit with us.

A Welcome And Complete Medical History

When you come to Sugam Hospital for your initial prenatal visit, you will be greeted warmly by our staff. We will begin by taking your full medical history. This means asking you a few questions regarding your health, previous pregnancies (if any), family medical history, and medications that you are currently taking. This enables us to tailor your care to your own needs and to spot any potential risk factors early.

Please don’t hesitate to bring a list of concerns or questions you might have — no concern is too insignificant. We’re here to hear you out.

A Complete Physical Examination

A complete physical exam is an important aspect of your initial visit. This will typically involve taking your blood pressure, weight, and overall physical condition. We might also take a pelvic exam to look at your uterus and take cultures if needed to check for infection, if needed.

This test provides us with important information about your overall health and enables us to more accurately estimate your due date.

First Prenatal Tests

Therefore, in order to make you and your baby’s start a healthy one, some tests will be administered. These can be:

• Blood work to screen for your blood type, Rh factor, iron level, and immunity to infection.
• Urine tests to screen for infection or underlying disease.
• Ultrasound scan to determine the pregnancy, listen for the baby’s heartbeat, and obtain an estimated date of delivery.

If you’re early in your pregnancy, the ultrasound may be done transvaginally to get a clearer view of the developing baby.

Personalized Guidance And Advice

We, at Sugam Hospital, believe prenatal care is more than tests and check-ups. At your initial visit, we will also discuss your nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, and prenatal vitamins, particularly folic acid. Our Gynecologist in Chrompet will teach you what is safe, what not to do, and how best to take care of yourself in this early period.

You will also get a chance to talk about what lies ahead over the next few months, from normal symptoms such as morning sickness to significant milestones such as your first-trimester screening.

Creating A Partnership

Your initial prenatal visit is not a checklist-stop visit, it’s the start of a partnership with you and our health care team. We invite you to be frank, to question, and to provide your feedback. Each pregnancy is unique, and your plan of care will be tailored to your health and to your preferences.

We feel honored to share this special journey with you. At Sugam Hospital, our promise is to stand by your side with caring treatment, experienced guidance, and unrelenting support, each step of the way.

If you are pregnant and are ready to book your first prenatal appointment, we invite you to book an appointment at Sugam Hospital today. Let’s begin this beautiful journey together.