What is obstetrics?
Obstetrics care at LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A. includes the full scope of pregnancy services in a warm, welcoming environment. Pregnant women of all ages can reap many benefits by receiving top-quality obstetrics services from board-certified providers. They help women stay healthy before, during, and after their pregnancies.
Which obstetrics services are available?
Some of the many obstetrics services available at LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A. include:
- Fertility testing and treatment
- Prenatal counseling
- Genetic testing
- Obstetric exams
- Ultrasounds
- Fetal heartbeat monitoring
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Diabetes screening
- High- and low-risk pregnancy care
- Chronic disease management
- Labor and delivery
- Breastfeeding consultations
- Specialist referrals
Seeing the obstetrics team at LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A. can maximize the health of you and your unborn baby, lowering the risk of pregnancy complications.
What happens during obstetrics visits?
During your first obstetrics visit at LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A., specialists assess your weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs and review your medical history. They complete a comprehensive physical exam, which includes a pelvic examination and Pap smear if needed to detect or rule out possible problems.
They might order urine or blood tests, complete an ultrasound and fetal heartbeat monitoring, and/or measure your abdomen. Your provider calculates your expected due date and offers nutrition and health education. They address questions or concerns you may have about your pregnancy and recommend you take prenatal vitamins or medications if needed.
When should I schedule obstetrics appointments?
You can schedule an obstetrics visit at LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A. if you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, you suspect you’re pregnant, or you know you’re pregnant.
Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy because of a medical problem, advanced maternal age, or history of pregnancy problems, schedule an appointment once monthly during the first part of your pregnancy and more often as you near your due date.
Call the LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A. office if you notice new or unusual symptoms during your pregnancy or when you have questions or concerns about you and your baby’s well-being.
To schedule an obstetrics appointment at LUNA MED SPA & WASHINGTON OB-GYN, P.A., call the office or book an appointment online today.
