ULTRASOUNDS

We recommend 2-3 ultrasounds during your pregnancy. During your first doctor visit, your doctor will discuss the right timing of ultrasounds for you. Most insurance plans will include these in the coverage for your prenatal care, but some insurance plans may have separate benefit coverage for ultrasounds. Details of the charges for ultrasounds will be discussed with you when our insurance representative meets with you to discuss charges for your prenatal care.

Your first ultrasound is usually scheduled at the same time of your initial visit with your doctor.

Your second ultrasound is typically scheduled between 11-13 weeks, and the third ultrasound is scheduled between 18-22 weeks. This is usually the last ultrasound of the pregnancy. Additional ultrasounds are scheduled when medically necessary. These additional ultrasounds will be billed based on the specifics of your insurance plan and may result in charges not covered by your insurance.

INITIAL LAB TESTS

Routine lab work is ordered during your initial visit with your doctor. The initial lab work we order for patients includes:

ADDITIONAL LAB TESTS

Additional lab work ordered during your pregnancy includes:

• Testing for gestational diabetes at 28 weeks.

  • Glucose Tolerance Testing Patient Instructions:

    • One-hour Test: This test is designed to be done with no fasting.  It is best not to eat a large meal or consume a high sugar snack before the test.

    • Three-Hour Test: If your one-hour result is abnormal, your provider will order a three-hour test.  This test is scheduled by our office. 

      To prepare:

      • You should be on a high carbohydrate diet three (3) days before the test, with normal exercise.

      • You should fast 8-12 hours prior to the test and during the test.

      • Do not smoke or use nicotine during the test.

      • Please remain at rest during the test.

      • We recommend patients bring a healthy snack to eat as soon as the test is completed.

• Testing and repeat check for anemia are ordered at 28 weeks.

• Testing for Group B strep is performed at 35-36 weeks.

• Genetic testing will be discussed with you during your initial visit with the doctor.

• Additional tests may be ordered if indicated by your medical history. If you have signed up for the web portal, results of your blood work are posted once they have been reviewed by the provider. Please ask at the front desk if you need help registering for our patient portal.