Prenatal Care · Getting Started

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.

Key points

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.

If this is a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. iCollab clinics are not equipped for emergency care.
Your first prenatal visit

A closer look

As you scroll, each part highlights on the diagram. This is general education, not a diagnosis.

01

You

The first visit establishes your health history, confirms the pregnancy, and answers your early questions.

02

Baby

Your physician discusses what to expect, important early steps, and the schedule of care ahead.

03

Pregnancy

It's a chance to talk through nutrition, lifestyle, and anything you're wondering about — no question is too small.

04

Checkups

From here, regular checkups follow the pregnancy to keep you and your baby well.

Questions

Your First Prenatal Visit — FAQ

When should I book my first prenatal visit?+
Early — ideally in the first weeks after a positive test. Starting prenatal care early helps you and your baby and lets your physician guide those important first steps.
What happens at the first visit?+
A review of your health history, a discussion of how you're feeling and early pregnancy care, and arranging the initial recommended tests. It's also time for your questions.
Where will I deliver?+
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.
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