Comprehensive Women’s Health Services and First Trimester Pregnancy Guide
Having a baby changes your life (for the better!) and many of those life changes will start well before baby arrives. For many people, these changes can seem overwhelming, but with a little organization and preparation things will seem a lot more manageable. Use our easy to follow first trimester checklist to help you navigate the first few weeks of pregnancy or to learn what to expect when you get pregnant in the future.
First Trimester Checklist
Every pregnancy is different, and that’s okay! Whether this is your first pregnancy or fifth, following these steps will start your pregnancy off on the right foot.
Taking Care Of Yourself In The First Trimester
- Consult your doctor about medications you’re taking
- Make sure your activities are pregnancy-safe
- Read up on safe foods for pregnancy
- Buy some new clothes, including supportive bras
Fueling Your Body
- Take your prenatal vitamin
- Stock up on healthy foods and eat a balanced diet
- Try to exercise for 30 minutes daily
- Quit smoking and drinking
- Reduce caffeine intake
- Decrease your stress
- Get plenty of sleep
- Hydrate
- Take pregnancy power naps (while you still can!)
Planning Your Doctor Visits
- Make a prenatal appointment
- Learn the signs of a pregnancy problem
- Use a journal to record observations and questions
Revise Your Pregnancy Plan
- Check your health insurance
- Start saving for your baby budget
- Consider on-the-job safety
- Look into your work-related benefits
Preparing For Baby
- Write down your pregnancy memories
- Talk to your partner about parenting
- Start a baby name list
Obstetric and Pregnancy Support Services
We provide a wide array of specialized services to ensure a healthy pregnancy journey:
- Pregnancy Navigator and Fourth Trimester care
- Gestational Diabetes Testing and Non-Stress Test
- High Risk Pregnancy management
- Screening Options for Genetic Abnormalities
- Nitrous Oxide and Ultrasound services (OB Ultrasound)
- Cesarean Section and assistance with Signs of Labor
Comprehensive Gynecology and Health Care
Our providers offer dedicated care for women at every stage of life, including:
- Preventive Health: Breast Exam, Pap Smears, and Thyroid Screening.
- Specialized Care: Bladder Control, Colposcopy, Menstrual Cycle/Concerns, and Osteoporosis.
- Wellness and Support: Menopause management, Personal Lubricants, Sexual Dysfunction, and Vaginal & Vulvar Care.
- Family Planning: Contraception, Family Planning, and Preconception Services.
- LGBTIQA+ Health: Inclusive healthcare services for all patients.
Teen and Pediatric Healthcare Services
- Adolescent Gynecology Exams and Adolescent Gynecology FAQs
- College Gynecology Prep
- Contraceptive Counseling
- Pediatric Gynecology Services
- Diagnostic Testing
Advanced Surgery and Fertility Treatments
For those requiring specialized medical interventions, we offer:
- Fertility Evaluations and Fertility Treatments
- da Vinci Robotic Surgical Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy, Hysteroscopy, and Laparoscopy
- Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) and Endometrial Ablation
- Prolapse Repair and Suburethral Sling
- Tubal Ligation
Patient Resources and Support
Access essential tools to help manage your health and well-being:
- Prenatal Care Guide and Pregnancy Medication Guide
- Create Your Birth Plan and Postpartum Care
- Pregnancy Loss support, including Miscarriage, Grief & Bereavement, and Support Groups
- Newborn Care Providers and Self-Care Resources