This information should not take the place of visiting with your healthcare
provider. If you have any additional questions, please call the Birthing
Center at
712.755.4244.
You are able to start OB visits with
Dr. Kelly Andersonas early as five to six weeks, or when you have a positive pregnancy test. Once your pregnancy has been
confirmed, you will begin the following timetable
unless otherwise instructed by your maternity physician.
START - 28 WEEKS
Appointments every four weeks
First initial ultrasound to confirm pregnancy
Genetic Testing* + labs at 10 weeks
Anatomy ultrasound scan at 20 weeks
28 WEEKS - 36 WEEKS
Prenatal Appointment with Cara Cacy, RN, IBCLC (tour of the birthing center,
labor and delivery goals, breastfeeding/bottle feeding goals, etc.)
Appointments every two weeks
Gestational Diabetes screening + labs at 28 weeks
Additional anatomy and growth ultrasound at 28 weeks
36 WEEKS - BIRTH
Appointments every week
Additional anatomy and growth ultrasound at 36 weeks
UNIQUE CARE WITH MYRTUE
Sneak peak looks at baby during
every appointment
(with Dr. Kelly Anderson)
All obstetric and
maternity physicians are here for your delivery day or night. Unlike other medical centers,
our providers do not have rotating delivery schedules. They will oversee
your appointments and will most-likely be present for your delivery.
Visitation
Myrtue Medical's Birthing Center is open for visitation.
We observe quiet time from 2 PM to 4 PM every day on the Birthing Center
floor so mothers and babies can bond and rest in a peaceful environment.
We encourage visitors to arrange different hours to visit the new little one.
One thing we like to remind all expectant parents and visitors is the importance
of washing hands. Newborns are still developing their immune systems,
so you should always wash your hands before touching a new baby and avoid
kissing them on the face. Even a small cold for an adult can turn into
a serious health concern for a baby.
