Starting prenatal care: Come prepared with questions for your first OB visit

Your first visit to the OBGYN after discovering you are pregnant is exciting. You will likely have many questions for your first OB visit, and because there is a lot to know about pregnancy care, our San Antonio OBGYNs will provide a lot of information.

Before your first prenatal appointment, make a list of questions for the doctor. It will ensure you get all the information you want from your first doctor visit with an OBGYN. Do not be afraid or embarrassed to ask. Our San Antonio OBGYNs want you to leave your first appointment feeling reassured and informed.

Medical care during pregnancy

There are standards of prenatal care that our San Antonio OBGYNs follow, but every woman is different, and each pregnancy is unique. Pregnancy care is tailored to each individual woman.

Here is a list of suggested questions for your first OB visit to get you started.

• How does my medical history affect my pregnancy?
• What tests and screenings do I need?
• When do I have ultrasounds?
• Can I continue to take my prescription medication?
• What prenatal vitamins should I take?
• How much weight should I gain?
• What symptoms are normal for the first trimester?
• What are the reasons I should call the doctor?

Lifestyle questions for your first OB visit

Much of your day-to-day life will remain the same during your pregnancy, but it’s wise to ask questions to learn what changes you may need to make.

• What changes to my lifestyle should I be considering now that I’m pregnant?
• What exercise is safe? What should I avoid?
• How can I manage morning sickness?
• What changes should I make to my diet?
• Is it safe to have sex?

The who, what, when and where of pregnancy care

At the first appointment, you can learn key details you’ll want to know early in your pregnancy. These questions for your OB visit can help you plan ahead for the exciting day when you will meet your baby.

• When is my due date?
• Who will deliver my baby?
• At what hospital will I deliver?
• When should I create a birth plan?
• Who do I call with questions?
• When is my next appointment?
• What is the appointment frequency?

Pregnancy is an exciting journey, with a great deal of new information coming quickly. Start with our list of suggested questions for your first OB visit, and add your own.

Legacy Women’s Health will walk with you throughout your pregnancy, and we are always available to answer your questions. If you’re pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant, contact us for an appointment.