maternity care
We are pleased to provide compassionate, patient centred prenatal care for low risk pregnancies. Deliveries occur out of the Rockyview Hospital. Patients and their babies are followed in clinic until at least 6 weeks postpartum.
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Prenatal Care
- First visit at approximately 12 weeks with both our clinic RN and one of our physicians.
- Prenatal Visits:
- first visit to 28 weeks- every 4 weeks
- 28 to 36 weeks- every 2 weeks
- 36 weeks to delivery- every week
- Optional labour Talk with RN at approximately 34-36 weeks
Genetic Screening
Screening for fetal genetic abnormalities is optional. Testing options include:
- First Trimester Screening (FTS)
- Non-Inasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - private pay
Diagnostic testing options after a positive screen include:
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
- Amniocentesis]
See Early Risk Assessment for more details
Labour and Delivery
- Deliveries at Rockyview General Hospital
- Present directly to the Women’s Specialty Unit- Unit 62 if you think you are in labour or have urgent medical concerns
- typical stay postpartum:
- vaginal delivery- 24 hours
- cesarian section- 48 hours
- Visitation policies
Postpartum
- Public Health Nurse visit arranged through hospital for within 48 hours of discharge
- First clinic visit for mom and baby 3 to 5 days after discharge from hospital
- Follow up visits every 1 to 3 weeks as needed
- Final clinic visit at 6 weeks postpartum
- Further care to be provided by your family doctor