Free guide for our patients
Congratulations, and welcome to Sunset OB/GYN!
Our goal is to give you excellent care during this exciting time in your life. Many of our staff have been through pregnancy themselves, and we know how many questions come up along the way.
That is why we put together A Guide on What to Expect While You Are Expecting: practical answers to the questions our patients ask most, all in one place you can keep on your phone or print for the fridge.
pages of guidance, from your first visit to your postpartum checkups
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What is inside the guide
Foods to avoid, and why
Which cheeses, fish and deli foods to skip, plus simple swaps that keep you and your baby safe.
Caffeine made simple
The daily limit we recommend and a quick chart for coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks and chocolate.
Your visit-by-visit timeline
What happens at each prenatal appointment, which tests to expect and what to start thinking about.
Staying active and safe
Easy ways to keep moving during pregnancy, plus the activities and situations to avoid.
Classes and planning ahead
Childbirth and breastfeeding classes, hospital preregistration, choosing a pediatrician and more.
After your baby arrives
Your postpartum visits, pelvic floor recovery and answers to common questions like heartburn and leg cramps.
A quick look at your prenatal visits
Every pregnancy is different, but here is the general rhythm of care with our office. The guide explains each step in detail.
- First visitWe confirm your due date and answer your first questions.
- 8 to 10 weeksInitial labs, screening options and your pregnancy dos and don'ts.
- 16 to 18 weeksReview results and plan your detailed anatomy ultrasound.
- 26 to 28 weeksGlucose screening as you enter your third trimester.
- 35 to 36 weeksFinal labs and weekly checks as delivery approaches.
- PostpartumFollow-up visits to make sure you are healing well.
Have a question about your pregnancy?
We are here for you at every stage. Book your next visit online or give our office a call.
Book an AppointmentCall 305-274-2511
This guide is general information for patients of Sunset OB/GYN. It does not replace the personal advice of your provider. If you think you may be having an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.