MY PRENATAL CARE
Calculating Your Due Date
No one can determine the exact day labor will start . About 80 % of patients will deliver within two weeks before or after their due date . This date is our best estimate . We combine your menstrual history and ultrasound information to arrive at the approximate date , which is known as the estimated due date ( EDD ).
Prenatal Lab Evaluation
At your first visit , you will have blood drawn to complete your prenatal labs . We test all patients for blood type and Rh status , infectious diseases , HIV , and anemia . Optional testing for genetic disorders will be offered .
Childbirth Education , Tours , and Sibling Classes
Many education classes are offered at UAB . These programs are designed to prepare you and your family for pregnancy , labor and delivery , and breastfeeding support .
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