Pregnancy is an exciting time. It’s important to know how to take care of yourself while you are pregnant. Your health and the health of your baby depend on it. Your OBGYN doctor can help. The OBGYN doctors at Capital Women’s Care Division 66 provide comprehensive OBGYN services, including pregnancy care. They have several convenient office locations in Bowie, Greenbelt, Largo, and North Bethesda, MD.
What You Need To Know About Pregnancy Care
It’s helpful to seek out the expertise of an OBGYN doctor when you test positive on a home pregnancy test. Your OBGYN doctor will:
- Complete an initial pregnancy examination
- Evaluate your medical history to determine the potential for a high-risk pregnancy
- Order and review laboratory testing to check your overall health
You should visit your OBGYN doctor monthly in the first 4 to 28 weeks. Visits should happen every two weeks during weeks 28 to 36, and you will visit your OBGYN doctor once each week during weeks 36 to 40. You will be screened for gestational diabetes, and an ultrasound will be ordered to estimate your due date and determine the gender of your baby. Visits become more frequent during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a period in your life when it’s of vital importance to practice healthy habits. Remember to:
- Take prenatal vitamins and other medications and supplements recommended by your OBGYN
- Eat a healthy diet full of nutrient-dense foods like vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins
- Eat small meals frequently to help with morning sickness
- Stay hydrated, especially in hot weather
- Exercise regularly, as recommended by your OBGYN, for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol
- Wear flat shoes and elevate your feet to prevent swelling
Want To Know More About Pregnancy Care?
Talk with the experts to learn more about caring for your pregnancy. Call the OBGYN doctors at Capital Women’s Care Division 66. You can reach them in any of their offices in Bowie, Greenbelt, Largo, and North Bethesda, MD, by calling (301) 249-4090, so call today.