First Prenatal Visit: Consultation with Nurse Practitioner (between 4-8 wks)
Second Prenatal Visit: Consultation with Obstetrician (between 1-10 wks)

Normal Pregnancies:
    Every 5-6 weeks through 28 wks
    Every 2-3 weeks, weeks 28-36
    Every week, week 36 – delivery

Complicated (High Risk) Pregnancies: Women who have complicated pregnancies may need to be seen more often in order to ensure a safe, healthy pregnancy and delivery. Your physician will determine the frequency of your visits.

Ultrasound Schedule: You will have a minimum of one ultrasound during your pregnancy. The ultrasound is usually done during the first or second trimester. Some physicians may do an additional ultrasound during your pregnancy if medically necessary.

Prenatal Education Classes: Handouts will be provided for:
    1. Childbirth Preparation
    2. Newborn Care
    3. Breastfeeding Class

Hospital Choices: Your delivery choice depends on your preference and insurance requirements. Our physicians deliver at Riverside Methodist Hospital and Ohio State University Hospital. Remember to contact us before going to the hospital.

Hospital Tours: We encourage all patients to tour the hospital of choice. If you are unsure as to which hospital to choose, you may take a tour of both and decide. Please call the following number to schedule your tour (approximately 2 months prior to the delivery).

Riverside Methodist: (614) 443-2584
The Ohio State University: (614) 293-7575

Both of these hospitals have private rooms and birthing rooms.

Physician Coverage: After hours (5 p.m.), one of our physicians will be available to deliver your baby. Physician call is done on a rotating basis. Our physicians share after hours/weekend call responsibility. If you think you are in labor or have an emergency outside of office hours, the on-call physician can be reached by calling our office number (614) 457-4827. After normal business hours your call will be answered via an emergency answering service.

If you have difficulty reaching us by phone, or your call is not answered in a timely manner, and you have a medical emergency, please go to the hospital and they will contact your physician directly.