Key Dates to Remember

Week
Number

0 First day of last menstrual period

2 Conception

6-10 New-obstetrical patient visit

10-1 Heartbeat by doppler becomes possible

9-12 Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) - optional, offered to patients who will be 35+ at delivery

11-14 First trimester genetic screening for chromosomal abnormalities - optional

15-18 Amniocentesis for chromosome testing - optional, offered to patients who will be 35+ at delivery

16-18 Register for childbirth classes, usually to be taken at 28 to 32 weeks

18-20 Sonogram done (gender can usually be determined during this sonogram, if desired)

20 Insurance deposit due to Dr. Dullye's office

20 Completed hospital preadmission card submitted to hospital

24-28 Bloodwork: gestational diabetes screen, blood count, and antibody screen if Rh negative

28-30 Opportunity to meet Drs. Fogwell and Hunt

35-36 Group B strep vaginal culture done (weekly) and cervical examinations begin

40 Estimated due date (normal labor and delivery can occur any time from 37 to 41 weeks)