Pregnancy

Congratulations! You're embarking on a great adventure as a new mom. At Upstate OB/GYN Group, we want to be your partners in making sure your pregnancy experience is a great one. With three locations serving Greenville, Anderson, Clemson and surrounding Upstate, SC areas, we offer convenient access to care throughout your pregnancy. Below are some common questions we are asked from our moms-to-be:

I think I'm pregnant - when do I see a doctor?

If you have a positive home pregnancy test, go ahead and call and make an appointment, keeping in mind that we generally see women when they are near their seventh or eighth week of pregnancy. Not sure how far along you are? Look back to the first day of your last period - the amount of weeks that have passed since then correspond to your weeks of pregnancy.

What happens at the first visit?

Your first OB visit will last about two hours and will include a physical exam and a comprehensive education session. First, a blood sample will be taken. Then, one of our OB/GYN physicians will perform an internal ultrasound to check your baby's heartbeat and estimate a due date. If you are not already taking a prenatal vitamin, your doctor will prescribe one for you.

Next, you will meet with our OB Coordinator, who will share information about your pregnancy, nutrition, insurance and our financial policy. You will receive information from the hospital regarding pre-admission to the hospital, prenatal classes and services that they offer. Our staff is also available to provide related assistance throughout your pregnancy. Serving Greenville, Clemson, Anderson, and areas throughout Upstate, SC, we are committed to providing experienced and compassionate care.

How often will I see the doctor during my pregnancy?

If your pregnancy progresses normally, you will come in about once a month until your seventh month. At that time, you will come every two weeks until your last month, at which time we will see you weekly until you deliver.

I have a question about my pregnancy - what do I do?

Many of our patients find it helpful to keep a question list to bring with them to their appointments. It is inevitable that you will forget to ask something during your scheduled appointment, so this can be a great way to ensure you have all of your questions answered. If you have a question regarding your pregnancy that cannot wait, simply call one of our Upstate, SC offices and a nurse will return your call.

How do I pre-register at the hospital?

Pre-registering at the hospital is a great way to make arrangements prior to delivery and save time at the admitting office when your baby is on the way. You can register online to save even more time! We recommend that you pre-register during your fourth month of pregnancy. You can learn more about hospital registration, classes and what to expect on delivery day at www.stfrancisbaby.com.