Your First Prenatal Visit
Found out you're pregnant? Here's what to expect at your first prenatal visit and how to get started with prenatal care at iCollab.
Start prenatal care early for the best start
Book in the first weeks after a positive test
First visit covers history and early steps
Bring your questions — no silly ones
Congratulations — finding out you're pregnant is a big moment, and getting prenatal care started early helps you and your baby get off to the best start. Your first visit is mostly about getting to know you and laying the groundwork.
When to book
It's best to arrange your first prenatal visit early in pregnancy, ideally in the first weeks after a positive test. Early care lets your physician confirm things, discuss important early steps, and answer the questions that naturally come up.
Related readingYour prenatal visit scheduleWhat to expect through each stage of pregnancy.What the first visit covers
Your physician will review your health history, discuss how you're feeling, talk through early pregnancy care including nutrition and what to expect, and arrange the initial recommended tests and screenings. It's also your chance to ask anything that's on your mind.
How iCollab supports your pregnancy
Our physicians provide prenatal care close to home, coordinated with the rest of your care. Book early to get started, and bring your questions — there's no such thing as a silly one.
Prenatal care is provided at iCollab; delivery takes place at the hospital based on your home catchment. Your physician will explain how your care is arranged.
Have a concern you'd like looked at?
Book with an iCollab physician, or ask at the walk-in clinic.
A closer look
As you scroll, each part highlights on the diagram. This is general education, not a diagnosis.
You
The first visit establishes your health history, confirms the pregnancy, and answers your early questions.
Baby
Your physician discusses what to expect, important early steps, and the schedule of care ahead.
Pregnancy
It's a chance to talk through nutrition, lifestyle, and anything you're wondering about — no question is too small.
Checkups
From here, regular checkups follow the pregnancy to keep you and your baby well.
Your First Prenatal Visit — FAQ
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