ABSTRACT
STRUCTURE Initial Visit Ideally, this visit should occur prior to 12 weeks of gestation. Women should receive written information regarding their pregnancy care services, the proposed schedule of visits, screening tests that will be offered, and lifestyle issues, such as nutrition and exercise. Major parts of the visit include history, risk identification, physical exam, laboratory testing, education for health promotion, and a detailed plan of care for any risks identified (see Table 2.1) (see also chap. 1, Tables 1.2-1.5).
