Prenatal care is available for both routine and high-risk pregnancies. Our physicians have extensive training in managing complicated pregnancies. If necessary, consultations with maternal-fetal medicine specialists are readily available.

Prenatal Orientation
The wonder of pregnancy and childbirth is truly a unique experience, and we are honored and grateful to our patients for allowing us to participate in such a joyous event. We will do everything possible to make this occasion a truly blessed, memorable experience.

Prenatal Class Schedule
The parent education department of Medical City Dallas offers prenatal classes. Please refer to the schedule that was given to you in your “New OB Bag” at your initial visit or call 972-566-7153 for additional information.

Prenatal Visits
The timing of prenatal visits will depend on your current health and pregnancy risk factors.

For the routine, uncomplicated pregnancies, prenatal visits are scheduled approximately every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation. After 28 weeks, prenatal visits are scheduled every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, at which time weekly visits will be scheduled until delivery.

For complicated pregnancies, more frequent prenatal visits may be recommended at the discretion of your physician.

Although each patient will have a primary Obstetrician, typically all patients will meet with all of our physicians during the course of the pregnancy. In meeting with all of the physicians, our hope is that each patient will establish a comfortable relationship with each physician, as it is likely that at some point during your pregnancy any one of our physicians could be providing to you either medical advice or direct patient care.

Prenatal Ultrasound
The timing of a prenatal ultrasound depends on your medical history, pregnancy risk factors, and current pregnancy problems.

Ultrasounds that are considered “medically necessary” are usually covered (partially covered in some cases) by your insurance company. Ultrasounds ordered strictly for determination of the sex of the fetus are usually NOT considered medically necessary by insurance companies. Please contact your insurance company directly to obtain information regarding your specific obstetrical insurance benefits.

Each patient will typically receive at least one ultrasound during their pregnancy. For complicated pregnancies, multiple ultrasounds may be required.

Ultrasound is a non-invasive method of evaluating the anatomy of the fetus. Ultrasound cannot definitively determine whether or not your baby will be healthy. Ultrasound cannot definitively determine if your baby will have mental or physical deficits. Unfortunately, there is not any blood or radiology test, which can guarantee a “perfect baby”.

Prenatal Medications
For a list of medications you may use during pregnancy click here.