Prenatal Care for Mothers

Prenatal care is essential for giving your baby the best start and keeping you healthy throughout pregnancy. Choose Lakeside Women’s Hospital INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City as your partner on this journey.

Our pregnancy doctors and prenatal specialists prioritize exceptional care every day. Regular prenatal visits are recommended, with schedules based on your medical history and any risk factors. You may also choose to bring your partner or labor coach to appointments.

Contact us today at 405-936-1000 to schedule an appointment. We also offer great prenatal classes and are the premiere, mom-approved, labor and delivery center in Oklahoma City. 

Prenatal care before pregnancy:

• Many women think about prenatal care after becoming pregnant but preparation can start earlier. Our Lakeside physicians help you plan ahead and support goals like quitting smoking.

During the first trimester (through week 13):

• Your first prenatal visit is typically around weeks 8–10, where your doctor confirms the pregnancy, reviews your history, performs an exam and answers questions.
• You may hear your baby’s heartbeat and see an ultrasound.
• Prenatal vitamins or supplements may be prescribed.
• If there are no concerns, visits are usually scheduled every four weeks during the first trimester.

Prenatal care during the second trimester (14 to 17 weeks):

• During the second trimester, you’ll typically see your doctor once a month for additional tests and exams and may learn your baby’s sex.

The third trimester (week 28 through birth):

• You’ll be seen more often, about every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until birth, as you continue checkups and finalize your birth plan.